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Water failures in England and Wales are a warning for Canada and the US

The water crisis in England and Wales – which has seen the countries facing widespread drought and utility companies fined for polluting rivers and seas – has been decades in the making.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs

The Independent UK · Mar 14

E Coli levels test ‘dangerously high’ in Potomac River after sewage spill: report

Millions of gallons of toxic waste entered the river following a leak from a major underground sewer

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Millions of gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River leaving ‘horrific’ smell

‘It’s such high concentrations of sewage that just grabbing a sample is a public health risk,’ the Potomac Riverkeeper said

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Boil Water Advisory Issued For Washington, DC And Arlington County

Boil water advisory issued for Washington, DC and Arlington County due to algae blooms in Potomac River. Precautionary measures advised for residents.

Top News · Jul 4, 2024