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Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
DC Water completed repairs to a ruptured sewer line that spilled about 243 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, restoring full flow after months of cleanup efforts.
- DC Water completed emergency repairs on the 54-mile Potomac Interceptor sewer pipe by Saturday, restoring wastewater flow after its collapse near Clara Barton Parkway in January.
- The pipe collapse released over 200 million gallons of wastewater containing E. coli into the Potomac River, triggering a multi-state emergency response involving D.C., Maryland, and Virginia officials.
- Emergency efforts prevented over two billion gallons of sewage from entering the river and included bypass pumping, removing wipes daily, hauling gravel, and using large amounts of fuel.
- Federal and local officials continue long-term repair and environmental cleanup, while DC Water stated that the drinking water system was not affected.
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DC Water completes final emergency repairs to Potomac Interceptor
Wastewater flows again through the Potomac Intercepor, a 54-mile sewer line that ruptured Jan. 19, when water was diverted to allow for repairs. (Photo courtesy DC Water)By LaDawn Black DC Water has completed the final steps necessary to return flow to the Potomac Interceptor. DC Water spokesperson Sherri Lewis said the water flow was restored after a series of tests were carried out by officials early Saturday. Back on Jan. 19, the massive 72-i…
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Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs.
DC Water completes final repairs to Potomac Interceptor
D.C. Water has completed the final steps necessary to return flow to the Potomac Interceptor. In a release, D.C. Water spokesperson Sherri Lewis said the water flow was returned after a series of tests were carried out by officials early Saturday. “This morning testing confirmed that flow can be safely returned to the pipe,” she said. Related stories ‘Once in a lifetime type break’: DC Water official on what review shows r…
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