Potomac River Reopens After Wastewater Spill
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DCs Potomac River Reopens for Recreation After Sewer Pipeline Collapse
Following a January sewer pipeline collapse near Washington DC, the Potomac River has been reopened for recreational activities after E. coli levels returned to safe levels. The citys health director announced that the warning against river contact has been lifted, allowing boating, fishing, and pet wading to resume. However, swimming remains prohibited. Daily E. coli checks have begun, and emergency repairs on the broken pipeline are expected to be completed by mid-March. Despite the reopening, some locals remain cautious, but the city remains committed to making the Potomac swimmable by 2030.
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