Research Team Finds E. Coli, Other Pathogens in Potomac River After Sewage Spill

High-levels of E.coli and Staph bacteria found in Potomac near sewage leak site

High-levels of fecal-related bacteria and disease causing pathogens were

Research team finds E. coli, other pathogens in Potomac River after sewage spill

Following one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, University of Maryland researchers have detected high levels of fecal-related bacteria and disease-causing pathogens in the Potomac River, raising urgent public health concerns and underscoring the risks posed by aging sewer infrastructure.

How cold could impact bacteria in Potomac after sewage spill

The cold weather could actually be keeping E. coli and other bacteria in the Potomac River from the raw sewage spill alive longer by slowing the natural cleansing process. “So, those colder temperatures slow bacterial growth; they slow down decomposition,” Storm Team4 meteorologist and science teacher Ryan Miller said. “And that’s what’s happening out here. The pathogens that worked through...

Potomac Conservancy demands accountability for massive Potomac sewage spill, launches public sign-on letter to DC Water

Potomac Conservancy launches public sign-on letter to DC Water demanding accountability for massive Potomac sewage spill.