A sewer line breach in Maryland has dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River. President Trump says Governor Wes Moore and local authorities failed to request emergency help, and he is directing the federal government to take full control of the cleanup.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump announces FEDERAL TAKEOVER after Maryland Gov. Wes Moore allows ecological disaster in the Potomac River
Imagine that, INCOMPETENT Dems just NUKED the environment!
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What we know:
DC Water says the break has released an estimated 200 million gallons of wastewater. Repairs were delayed earlier this month after crews discovered an unexpected blockage in the line.
Officials say the drinking water supply has not been affected.
“For the safety of people and pets, VDH is advising Virginia residents to avoid recreational water activities in the Potomac River, such as swimming, wading, tubing, white-water canoeing or kayaking, where full-body submersion is more likely to occur,” the VDH said in an online statement.
The advisory covers a 72.5‑mile stretch of the river, from the American Legion Memorial Bridge (I‑495) in Fairfax County to the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge (Route 301) in King George County.
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/potomac-river-sewage-spill-vdh-urges-residents-avoid-contaminated-water