ICYMI yesterday: “Department of Health Lifts Potomac River Recreational Advisory for Washington, DC” but “Potomac Conservancy Issues Public Statement After DC Water Fails to Respond to Community Letter”
The latest from DC Water:
“DC Water has begun the rehabilitation and environmental restoration to address areas affected by the sewer overflow from a section of the Potomac Interceptor that collapsed January 19. Contaminated material is being hauled away and work is underway to clear trees, brush, and contaminated debris in and around the collapse site as part of the environmental restoration plan approved by the National Park Service (NPS).
On February 28, NPS issued a Special Use Permit for the repair, rehabilitation, and environmental restoration of the Potomac Interceptor and the C&O Canal National Historical Park at the area of the Potomac Interceptor collapse between Locks 10 and 14.
DC Water continues to evaluate the environmental impacts of the overflow and is exploring further restoration efforts based on input from concerned residents and community groups, along with the ongoing collaboration with federal, state, and local regulators overseeing the environmental restoration.
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