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Washington DC's 240 million‑gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble
- April 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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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.
Originally published at Phys.org