Potomac River in D.C. Is Safe, Officials Say. But Locals Still Worry About the Poop.
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by Amy Qin and Salwan GeorgesMarch 6, 2026
A broken pipe sent a gusher of sewage into the river near Washington. Some people may try to row, sail or fish. But skeptics are steering clear.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 3/6/2026