2026年1月的大规模污水泄漏污染了波托马克河,导致维修、禁止娱乐和要求系统升级。 A massive sewage spill in January 2026 polluted the Potomac River, leading to repairs, bans on recreation, and calls for system upgrades.

2026年1月19日72英寸的下水道管道破裂, 向马里兰州Glen Echo附近的Potomac河释放了约2.5亿加仑的生污水, A 72-inch sewer pipe rupture on January 19, 2026, released about 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River near Glen Echo, Maryland, prompting emergency repairs and environmental concerns. 3月14日成功测试后, Potomac 拦截器已恢复运行, 附近的C&O Canal已完全排干。 DC Water confirmed the Potomac Interceptor has resumed operation after successful testing on March 14, with the nearby C&O Canal fully drained. 虽然饮用水供应没有受到影响,但由于有害的细菌,娱乐用途仍然受到限制。 While drinking water supplies were unaffected, recreational use remains restricted due to harmful bacteria. 3月6日，一名弗吉尼亚州船员提起诉讼，指控其疏忽，公众会议正在进行中，讨论长期恢复事宜。 A lawsuit was filed on March 6 by a Virginia boater alleging negligence, and public meetings are underway to discuss long-term recovery. 环境倡导者正在推动全系统的检查和生态恢复,包括淡水贝类和本地植物等自然解决办法。 Environmental advocates are pushing for system-wide inspections and ecological restoration, including natural solutions like freshwater mussels and native plants.