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A ruptured 1960s-era pipe spilled millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, prompting health warnings and ongoing repairs.
A major sewage spill in Montgomery County, Maryland, has released millions of gallons of raw wastewater into the Potomac River after a 72-inch pipe in the aging 1960s-era Potomac Interceptor system ruptured.
DC Water is using pumps to divert sewage around the break via the C&O Canal, with repairs ongoing amid a forecasted winter storm.
Officials warn the public to avoid the area due to health risks from bacteria and odor, though drinking water remains unaffected.
The incident highlights widespread concerns over underfunded, deteriorating water infrastructure nationwide.
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Una tubería rota de la década de 1960 derramó millones de galones de aguas residuales crudas en el río Potomac, lo que provocó advertencias de salud y reparaciones en curso.