Washington DC's 240 million‑gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

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Apr 16, 2026, 4:20 pm181 ptsTrendingTop
When 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., starting in mid-January 2026 and running through mid-March, it was estimated to be the largest sewage spill in U.S. history. But it wasn't the first, nor will it be the last.

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