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A 300-million-gallon sewage spill in Maryland's Potomac River, caused by a blocked pipe, led to health warnings and delayed repairs.
A sewage pipe rupture in Glen Echo, Maryland, on January 19, 2026, spilled an estimated 300 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, with repairs delayed by four to six weeks due to a large rock dam inside the damaged 72-inch pipe.
DC Water discovered the blockage during inspections, requiring specialized equipment and manual removal, as standard methods failed.
The spill, equivalent to 66 Olympic pools daily, caused dangerous bacterial levels upstream and downstream, prompting public health warnings despite safe drinking water.
Environmental groups report pathogens like E. coli and MRSA spreading up to 10 miles, with cold water slowing natural die-off.
A bypass system is in place, and officials urge avoiding river contact.
Un derrame de 300 millones de galones de aguas residuales en el río Potomac de Maryland, causado por una tubería bloqueada, llevó a advertencias de salud y reparos retrasados.