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D.C. region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows The D.C. region is heading into summer with rivers at near-record low levels and a growing risk of water shortages, according to water supply experts and the latest drought data.
Maryland, Justice Department sue DC Water over Potomac sewage spill The Justice Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment have filed separate lawsuits against D.C. Water over the pollution of the Potomac River due to a massive sewage spill from a ruptured pipe back in January.
Conservation groups raise alarm as Potomac River named most endangered in the nation The Potomac River, otherwise known as “the nation’s river,” has been named the most endangered river in the country, following a massive sewage spill earlier this year and the ongoing buildout of thirsty data centers across the watershed. The ranking comes from the national nonprofit American Rivers, which focuses on conservation of drinking water, wildlife, […]