Potomac River contamination could lead to dead zones: Betsy Nichols

With 300 million gallons of sewage entering the Potomac River, Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nichols believes ...
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Potomac River sewage spill threatens river-dependent industries as cleanup could take 9 months

As DC Water warns it could take nine months to fully stop the sewage spill into the Potomac River, concerns grow over the ...

Virginia health officials warn to avoid contact with Potomac River due to sewage spill

Officials warn residents to avoid the Potomac River after a massive sewage spill caused dangerous contamination along more than 70 miles of the waterway.

Washington D.C. declares public emergency after Potomac sewer collapse

The District’s Potomac sewage emergency stems from long‑neglected infrastructure which will be addressed through prolonged ...
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Montgomery County swift boat teams to patrol Potomac, warn against swimming in treacherous waters

With more rain in the forecast and river levels still running high from last week's flooding, Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service is stepping up efforts to keep visitors safe along the Potomac River ...
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Boat capsizes near 'anchorage zone' by Washington Monument after July 4th fireworks

WASHINGTON — Five men were rescued after a boat capsized on the Potomac River on the Fourth of July. According to DC Fire, the boat flipped near the Washington Monument. Rescue teams on the Potomac ...
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Pair cling to tree near waterfall as boat swept away in raging river, rescuers say

A pair of boaters clung to a tree in the middle of the raging Potomac River after their small boat was swept downstream, rescuers said. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson on X, ...