Potomac River in D.C. Is Safe, Officials Say. But Locals Still Worry About the Poop. - Peer2Peer

Potomac River in D.C. Is Safe, Officials Say. But Locals Still Worry About the Poop.

Mar 06, 2026

A broken pipe sent a gusher of sewage into the river near Washington. Some people may try to row, sail or fish. But skeptics are steering clear.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/us/politics/potomac-river-poop-sewage-dc.html

Respond, make new discussions, see other discussions and customize your news...
Log in.

To add this website to your home screen:

1. Tap

2. Select 'Add to Home screen' or 'Install app'.

3. Follow the on-scrren instructions.

Terms of Service