Sewage and Fuel Leaks Contaminate the Potomac River, Source of Drinking Water for More Than 5 Million People

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By By Aman AzharMay 24, 2026, 4:55 am388 ptsTop
Observers believe regulatory failures contributed to catastrophic sewage and fuel leaks in the watershed. The river was recently named the most endangered in the nation. By Aman Azhar The warning signs were years in the making. And yet, regulators failed to heed the writing on the wall, according to Dean…

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