Energy & Environment — What to know about the disastrous Potomac sewage spill

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View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   PRESENTED BY  The Big Story  Potomac cleanup ongoing as Trump casts blame Nearly a month after a wastewater spill into the Potomac River began, recovery efforts are ongoing. © Cliff Owen, Associated Press The spillage, which resulted from a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line collapsing last month, resulted in an overflow of roughly 243 million gallons of wastewater as of Feb. 6, according to DC Water.   Although public health officials have said the spillage did not impact drinking water quality, residents are still encouraged to avoid contact with the Potomac River.    On Jan. 19, a section of the Potomac Interceptor along the Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Md., collapsed. The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) says the interceptor carries up to 60 million gallons of wastewater daily from Virginia and Maryland to Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant on the banks of the Potomac in southwest Washington.   The collapse resulted in a "significant quantity of untreated sewage" flowing into the Potomac, according to the DOEE.   Read the full story here. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Trump directs federal authorities to protect Potomac President Trump on Monday blamed local and state officials in Washington, D.C., and Maryland for the wastewater spill into the Potomac River and directed federal authorities to assist in recovery efforts.   Full Story Trump slams Newsom over 'inappropriate' California-UK energy agreement President Trump on Monday slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for signing a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom to address climate change.  Full Story In Other News  Branch out with a different read from The Hill: Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump A growing number of Olympic athletes competing for the U.S. in this month's Winter Games are expressing discomfort with representing the country under President Trump's administration, sparking intense pushback from the president's supporters and Trump himself.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US (Reuters)    How Many Wolves Is Enough? (The Atlantic)  A MESSAGE FROM PANASONIC Powering progress with U.S. manufacturing Panasonic's Kansas battery plant is a $4B investment in jobs, innovation, and energy security. Learn more. What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Homan says he doesn't 'know' meaning behind Noem's 'right leaders' comments White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday he didn't "know" what Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem's recent comments about ensuring "we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country" meant. Read more Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump A growing number of Olympic athletes competing for the U.S. in this month's Winter Games are expressing discomfort with representing the country under President Trump's administration, sparking intense pushback from the president's supporters and Trump himself.  Read more Opinions in The Hill  Op-eds related to energy & environment submitted to The Hill: Reversing the endangerment finding, Trump's EPA puts polluters over people Abandoning negotiations won't stop Trump's attacks on clean energy What US taxpayers should be asking about Venezuela and foreign oil   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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