American University: Potomac River Sewage Spill - Knee Explains Health and Wildlife Impacts
March 04, 2026
March 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- A collapsed sewer line released more than 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in January, marking one of the largest spills in U.S. history. American University environmental scientist Karen Knee said the event introduced dangerous pathogens and nutrients into the water. These pollutants can cause skin or gastrointestinal infections in humans and lead to life-threatening conditions.
Knee, who also serves as a research affiliate at the Smit . . .
Knee, who also serves as a research affiliate at the Smit . . .