Congress Grills Officials About the Potomac River Sewage Spill

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By By Gabriel Matias CastilhoMay 21, 2026, 7:40 pm110 ptsTrending
Months after a collapsed pipe pushed nearly 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the river, residents say the area still smells. By Gabriel Matias Castilho Members of a congressional subcommittee this week questioned utility leaders and state officials about their knowledge of preexisting problems with the…

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