Massive sewage spill...described as the largest in U.S. history, began January 19 (2026).

 

Maryland leaders push oversight after historic Potomac spill

 Full story at Fox 5 in Washington, DC 

 

The Brief

• • Maryland leaders are demanding daily monitoring after a massive sewage spill from the Potomac interceptor, described as the largest in U.S. history, began January 19.
  • Officials say the rupture is polluting the Potomac River and threatening the Chesapeake Bay.