Maryland, Justice Department sue DC Water over Potomac sewage spill

By: WTOP News

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 730

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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By Ciara Wells

The Justice Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment have filed separate lawsuits against D.C. Water over the pollution of the Potomac River due to a massive sewage spill from a ruptured pipe back in January.

Maryland is seeking penalties and damages for costs associated with the historic sewage spill that sent millions of gallons of untreated sewage sent into the Potomac River in Montgomery County.

According to a news release …

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