August 3, 2026

Potomac River in D.C. Is Safe, Officials Say. But Locals Still Worry About the Poop.

Potomac River in D.C. Is Safe, Officials Say. But Locals Still Worry About the Poop.

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March 6, 2026 Editorial Team

A broken pipe sent a gusher of sewage into the river near Washington. Some people may try to row, sail or fish. But skeptics are steering clear.​