What to Know About the Potomac Sewage Spill

A collapsed sewage pipe spilled hundreds of millions of gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River in January, resulting in an ongoing environmental disaster. Although utility workers have managed to mitigate further leaks, full repairs are expected to take weeks. President Donald Trump responded this week by calling for more decisive action from local leadership. Here’s what we know about the spill and how authorities are responding: What Happened? The problem began with the collapse of the 72-inch Potomac Interceptor sewer line on the evening of Jan. 19. The spill, which occurred in Montgomery County Maryland, came during an ice storm that hammered the East Coast....