一条断裂的1960年代的管道将数百万加仑的原污水排放到波托马克河,引发了健康警告和持续的维修。 A ruptured 1960s-era pipe spilled millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, prompting health warnings and ongoing repairs.

在马里兰州Montgomery县发生的一次重大污水泄漏事件,在1960年代-时代Potomac拦截系统老化的72英寸管道破裂后,数百万加仑的原废水释放到Potomac河中。 A major sewage spill in Montgomery County, Maryland, has released millions of gallons of raw wastewater into the Potomac River after a 72-inch pipe in the aging 1960s-era Potomac Interceptor system ruptured. DC供水公司正在使用水泵通过C&O运河将休息时间周围的污水排流,在预测的冬季暴风雨中正在维修。 DC Water is using pumps to divert sewage around the break via the C&O Canal, with repairs ongoing amid a forecasted winter storm. 官员警告公众,由于细菌和气味对健康造成危险,要避开这一地区,尽管饮用水仍不受影响。 Officials warn the public to avoid the area due to health risks from bacteria and odor, though drinking water remains unaffected. 这一事件凸显了人们对全国资金不足、供水基础设施不断恶化的普遍关切。 The incident highlights widespread concerns over underfunded, deteriorating water infrastructure nationwide.