DC Water

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Last mentioned: 2d ago

Timeline

  1. Scientific Alarm

    Ecologists and environmental groups release statements regarding long-term benthic damage.

  2. Public Health Advisory

    Authorities issue 'no contact' warnings for the Potomac River due to contamination.

  3. Infrastructure Breach

    Initial failure detected at a major regional wastewater pumping station.

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Potomac Sewage Spill Sparks Fears of Long-Term Ecological Degradation

A significant discharge of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River has prompted urgent warnings from environmental scientists regarding the long-term health of the waterway. The spill threatens years of restoration progress in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and highlights critical vulnerabilities in regional wastewater infrastructure.

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