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Arlington, VA
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Another Potomac Sewage Spill Sends E. Coli Through The Roof, Officials Warn
Just days after a massive sewage overflow sent bacteria levels soaring along the Potomac River, DC Water says another overflow happened — but this one never reached the river. A limited overflow was reported at the collapse site earlier this week, when two bypass pumps clogged with non-disposable wipes were taken out of service for cleaning, according to DC Water. During a period of high flow, wastewater temporarily exceeded pumping capacity, officials said. The overflow was estimated at less than 5,000 gallons. DC Water says the overflow was contained on-site by an earthen dam and trench …
Arlington, VA
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Overflow Cut After Potomac Sewer Collapse, But Snow, Cold Still Slowing Full Fix (
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A massive sewage overflow along the Potomac River has been significantly reduced, but freezing temperatures and winter weather are still complicating efforts to fully contain the damage after a major sewer line collapse, officials said. DC Water crews and contractors have been operating emergency bypass pumps around the clock after a section of the 72-inch Potomac Interceptor failed near the Clara Barton Parkway and the C&O Canal National Historical Park, triggering a raw sewage spill one week ago, the agency said Monday, Jan. 26. Industrial pumps that went live late Saturday are now di…
Arlington, VA
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Owner Reunited With Puppy Stolen By Armed Man Outside DC Apartment
The woman who had her life threatened, and dog stolen in DC has been reunited with man's best friend days after her beloved French bulldog was taken. Teffiney Worthy's family is whole again days after "Hendrix" was returned to her at the Metropolitan Police Department, the agency announced on Tuesday afternoon. #update Hendrick has been located and reunited with their owner! pic.twitter.com/iB33CUGhGP — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 28, 2023 It's been a whirlwind several days for Worthy after a man threatened to end her life if she didn't hand over her 6-month-old puppy …
Arlington, VA
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'Absolute Tragedy': DC Dogs Drown In Flood Waters At Daycare
Several dogs were killed at a daycare boarding facility in Northeast DC on Monday on Monday night when water breached the building. Dozens of dogs were rescued but at least 10 were killed when flood waters overtook the District Dogs facility on Rhode Island Avenue NE on Monday, Aug. 14, leaving the community shell shocked. District Dogs on Rhode Island Avenue in DC.Google Maps street view Within minutes, flooding went from blocking the front doors of the building to shattering the glass wall, sending six feet of water inside and forcing emergency rescue operations by the staff. They sav…
