Who is responsible for the Potomac sewage spill?

The Hill
by Rachel Frazin
February 17, 2026
Who is responsible for the Potomac sewage spill?
After more than 240 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River following a pipe bursting last month, politicians are both launching cleanups and playing the blame game. The pipe in question, known as the Potomac Interceptor, is a sewer line for DC Water, a water and wastewater utility that serves Washington, D.C., as well…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026