Massive sewage spill flowing into Potomac River upstream from Washington Jan 23, 2026 · Michael Phillis and Rebecca Boone · washingtontimes.com read more » A massive pipe that moves millions of gallons of sewage has ruptured and sent wastewater flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washington, D.C., polluting it ahead of a major winter storm that has repair crews scrambling. Read more »