In follow-up to concerns raised by Nanjemoy residents during the March 2 community outreach meeting led by the County Commissioners, the Charles County Department of Health conducted water testing recently on Nanjemoy Creek. At the meeting, several citizens suggested that water quality testing was needed for Nanjemoy Creek.
Two stream samples were taken on March 7 from an area off of the pier located at the end of Friendship Landing Road. Results of the testing showed that the presence of E. coli bacteria in that area is within the acceptable limits established for natural bathing areas.
Citizens are encouraged to take necessary safety precautions when swimming or recreating in swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, interactive fountains, water play areas, creeks, lakes, rivers, or oceans. If you see someone dumping trash into the water, or other suspicious activity, contact Scarlett Mower, Citizens Liaison, at 301-645-0695 or MowerS@CharlesCounty.org, or the Charles County Department of Health at 301-609-6900. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
