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20 E-Bikes Pulled from Potomac Amid Water Safety Concerns

1/18/2026

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A cleanup crew retrieved over 20 e-bikes and scooters dumped in the Potomac River near the Kennedy Center.
Dean Naujoks, Potomac Riverkeeper, warned corroding batteries could threaten the area's drinking water.
He urged accountability from the District of Columbia government and scooter companies.
The District of Columbia Department of Transportation coordinates removal and fines based on recovery costs.
Lime and Bird will work with Potomac Riverkeeper to retrieve their scooters.

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Story summary

A cleanup crew retrieved over 20 e-bikes and scooters dumped in the Potomac River near the Kennedy Center.
Dean Naujoks, Potomac Riverkeeper, warned corroding batteries could threaten the area's drinking water.
He urged accountability from the District of Columbia government and scooter companies.
The District of Columbia Department of Transportation coordinates removal and fines based on recovery costs.
Lime and Bird will work with Potomac Riverkeeper to retrieve their scooters.