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Story summary
- DC Water released over 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River after a collapsed sewer line, one of the largest U.S. wastewater disasters.
- The spill prompted health alerts due to high E. coli levels in the river.
- The Environmental Protection Agency criticized DC Water for not seeking federal assistance.
- DC Water, led by David Gadis as Chief Executive Officer, has prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion.
