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Potomac Interceptor Repairs Complete After Sewage Crisis

3/17/2026

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DC Water announced the Potomac Interceptor repairs were completed on March 14, 2026.
The January collapse occurred in Montgomery County and released over 250 million gallons of raw sewage.
David Gadis, CEO of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), praised the team's dedication.
Flow has been restored.
Rehabilitation will focus on the C&O Canal, which served as a bypass, while workers remove residual waste and contaminants.

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Story summary

DC Water announced the Potomac Interceptor repairs were completed on March 14, 2026.
The January collapse occurred in Montgomery County and released over 250 million gallons of raw sewage.
David Gadis, CEO of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), praised the team's dedication.
Flow has been restored.
Rehabilitation will focus on the C&O Canal, which served as a bypass, while workers remove residual waste and contaminants.