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D.C.’s stormwater challenge: How to protect our waterways from flooding and pollution
Stormwater systems are built to protect our city and our environment, but only if they’re properly maintained. In Washington, ...
Why sewage might be intentionally released into a creek in Northeast DC
A huge sewer line collapsed in Northeast D.C. and officials are warning about a possible backup plan: releasing sewage into a ...
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DC Water: Wastewater could be released into Anacostia River due to heavy rain
Due to the potential for heavy rain, WSSC and DC Water notified residents that crews may need to release wastewater into the ...
WSSC warns of potential controlled sewage overflow to protect D.C. neighborhoods
WSSC Water warns of a possible controlled sewage overflow to prevent untreated sewage from backing up into Northeast D.C.
WSSC Water weighs releasing sewage into creek to protect DC homes
A massive D.C. sewer line collapse has weighing a potential backup plan: releasing untreated sewage into Beaverdam Creek to ...
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Raw sewage spill containments street, opens sinkhole in DC
About 6,200 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto a northeast Washington street and opened a large sinkhole after a sewer line failed late Sunday into Monday, according to DC Water.