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Research team finds E. coli, other pathogens in Potomac River after sewage spill
- February 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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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.
Originally published at Phys.org