DC Water holds second public hearing on Potomac Interceptor sewage spill response
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river.
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river.
DC Water holds second public hearing on Potomac Interceptor sewage spill response
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river. Emergency repairs are now done, but the bigger fight over cleanup, testing, and long-term accountability is far from over.
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river. Emergency repairs are now done, but the bigger fight over cleanup, testing, and long-term accountability is far from over.
Repairs underway after massive sinkhole leads to gas leak in Montgomery County
Crews are hard at work in Montgomery County after a massive sinkhole opened up, leading to a gas leak.
Crews are hard at work in Montgomery County after a massive sinkhole opened up, leading to a gas leak.
DC Water to hold second town hall to discuss Potomac sewer collapse
Community concerns are growing after DC Water’s meeting with Maryland residents Wednesday night in Bethesda, where the utility faced frustration over January’s Potomac Interceptor collapse.
Community concerns are growing after DC Water’s meeting with Maryland residents Wednesday night in Bethesda, where the utility faced frustration over January’s Potomac Interceptor collapse.
DC Water holds public meeting to hear from residents on sewage spill response
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents.
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents.
DC Water holds public meeting to hear from residents on sewage spill response
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents. The agency is holding two public meetings in response to the recent efforts.
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents. The agency is holding two public meetings in response to the recent efforts.
DC Water completes emergency repairs on Potomac Interceptor restores water flow
Water flow was restored at the Potomac Interceptor Saturday after months of repair work.
Water flow was restored at the Potomac Interceptor Saturday after months of repair work.
Montgomery County neighbors concerned after white substance pours into Rock Creek
A mysterious substance has been dumped into Rock Creek, and neighbors are looking for answers.
A mysterious substance has been dumped into Rock Creek, and neighbors are looking for answers.
Mystery substance dumped into Rock Creek
A mysterious substance has been dumped into Rock Creek, and neighbors are looking for answers. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.
A mysterious substance has been dumped into Rock Creek, and neighbors are looking for answers. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.
Officials warn Potomac Interceptor sewage spill may impact river for up to a decade
Federal funding could be needed for the next decade to repair damage from the historic sewage spill in the Potomac River.
Federal funding could be needed for the next decade to repair damage from the historic sewage spill in the Potomac River.
Sewage still leaking into Potomac River from C&O Canal: report
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says it has detected ongoing fecal contamination in an unnamed tributary that runs beneath the sewage‑filled section of the C&O Canal, according to a report released Tuesday.
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says it has detected ongoing fecal contamination in an unnamed tributary that runs beneath the sewage‑filled section of the C&O Canal, according to a report released Tuesday.
Class action lawsuit filed in wake of Potomac Interceptor collapse
A class action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water. It comes seven weeks after the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water. It comes seven weeks after the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.
Class action lawsuit filed in wake of Potomac Interceptor collapse
A class action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water. It comes seven weeks after the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water. It comes seven weeks after the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
DC to begin daily E. coli testing on Potomac River Monday
Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports.
Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Potomac River could reopen to recreational use next week after sewage spill, officials say
Officials say the Potomac River will be safe by Monday for recreational activities. What do you think?
Officials say the Potomac River will be safe by Monday for recreational activities. What do you think?
Federal response ramps up after Potomac Interceptor collapse
United States Army Corps of Engineers officials said Monday that they have set up an emergency management operations center to support the District’s response to the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse.
United States Army Corps of Engineers officials said Monday that they have set up an emergency management operations center to support the District’s response to the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse.
Bowser declares emergency, seeks FEMA support for Potomac sewage spill
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency and requested federal emergency assistance on Wednesday evening following the Potomac Interceptor break.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency and requested federal emergency assistance on Wednesday evening following the Potomac Interceptor break.