Research team finds E. coli, other pathogens in Potomac River after sewage spill

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Feb 5, 2026, 4:44 pm268 ptsTop
Following one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, University of Maryland researchers have detected high levels of fecal-related bacteria and disease-causing pathogens in the Potomac River, raising urgent public health concerns and underscoring the risks posed by aging sewer infrastructure.

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