Emergency repairs in Potomac River sewage spill could last six weeks
The Hill
by Ryan ManciniFebruary 17, 2026
DC Water on Monday said it expects its emergency repairs to the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, which collapsed and flooded the river with wastewater, could take four to six weeks. The local utility company said it was close to completing an enhanced bypass system “that will allow emergency repairs to begin on a damaged section”…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026