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Residents tell commissioners sewer odors from Mayhew Inn Road pump stations have persisted since 2019

Board of Garrett County Commissioners · July 6, 2026
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Summary

Residents from the Mayhew Inn Road area reported persistent sewer odors tied to pump stations on Mayhew Inn Road and Lakeshore Drive dating to 2019; the Board committed to written responses, a mitigation timeline, and a staff meeting with residents.

During public comment July 6, residents from the Mayhew Inn Road area raised ongoing concerns about sewer odors emanating from the Mayhew Inn Road and Lakeshore Drive pump stations, saying the problem has persisted since 2019 and has recently worsened. The residents submitted a list of questions to the Board and requested information about steps taken and planned further action.

Chairman Paul C. Edwards and county staff told the residents the Board would provide written responses by the end of the week, staff would prepare a timeline outlining mitigation actions taken to date, and officials would meet with residents to discuss the issue; the community was asked to provide an email distribution list to facilitate updates. The minutes record the Board's commitment to follow up but do not describe technical remedies or a schedule in detail.