Potomac Sewage Crisis: White House Taps EPA To Take The Lead After Massive Infrastructure Failure
Feb 21, 2026
The White House took decisive action on Friday, officially designating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the lead federal authority in the ongoing Potomac Interceptor collapse. The move comes after more than 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Potomac River following a major
pipe failure in Maryland late last month. EPA Administrator […]
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