DC Water
Coverage of DC Water in the Nexus archive.
- DC Water to start emergency repairs on Potomac Interceptor to protect local drinking water supply
DC Water is initiating emergency repairs on a deteriorating section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in Potomac, Maryland, to protect drinking water intakes for WSSC Water and the Washington Aqueduct. Inspections revealed structural issues like corrosion and exposed rebar, prompting immediate action. Repairs, starting June 15, 2026, will include building an above-ground bypass pipeline and monitoring equipment, with construction expected to continue until September 2026.
- Lewis George, McDuffie face off in tense DC mayoral debate
Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, two leading candidates in the D.C. mayoral race, clashed in a heated debate on NBC Washington hosted by Mark Seagraves. They debated issues including the Potomac River sewage spill, relationships with President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement policies, and public safety. Both candidates pledged to end cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and address accountability within the Metropolitan Police Department.