As Potomac River advisories lift, public concerns remain after sewage spill

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 663

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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Virginians can once again fish and swim in portions of the Potomac River that were affected when a sewage pipe collapsed in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Jan 19, and spilled more than 200 million gallons of wastewater into the river. But while state health officials say residents can resume recreational activities, others are concerned that contaminants remain in the water.

“We are aware that, although now the scientific data show that E.coli contamination is …

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