Columbia sewage overflow prompts Howard County health advisory

Howard County issued a public advisory Friday due to a sewage overflow in Columbia, urging residents to avoid contact with affected water. The overflow, caused by a broken main behind Watchlight Court, prompted the Howard County Health Department's notification. The Bureau of Utilities has stopped the flow and posted warning signs near the affected area, including Lake Elkhorn. This advisory follows a similar incident last year. Residents with questions can contact the Bureau of Utilities for information about the cleanup efforts.