A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure.

The recent sewage crisis in Washington underscores the aging infrastructure issues plaguing U.S. cities, with numerous ...

A severe sewage spill into the Potomac River has highlighted the aging infrastructure challenges faced by U.S. cities, particularly Baltimore, where residents suffer frequent backups and health risks ...

A new report has documented ongoing fecal contamination in an unnamed tributary of the Potomac River as it passes through a culvert beneath the C&O Canal.

Maryland is lifting the closure of shellfish waters on the Potomac River. Harvests of shellfish were shut down in January after the Potomac Interceptor pipe near Washington D.C. burst, creating one of ...

Cumberland’s role as a gateway to outdoor adventure extends beyond its immediate surroundings. The town serves as an excellent base for exploring the broader region, including nearby attractions in ...

Raw sewage floods a service building after a massive sewage pipe rupture in Glen Echo, Md., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) Raw sewage floods a service building after a massive sewage ...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, requested federal disaster funding relief for Maryland’s waters after a spill. This incident is impacting watermen and the commercial seafood industry. This is because of ...

Arlington continues to monitor the recent sewage spills in the Potomac River, while noting that the County’s drinking water remains safe, regularly tested, and held to the highest state and federal ...

Recent February 2026 wastewater overflows in Patapsco and Choptank Rivers follow massive Potomac spill, prompting Chesapeake Bay Foundation call for sustained infrastructure funding to combat chronic ...