Reportedly approaching one of the largest wastewater spills in US history, the Potomac Interceptor collapse is now entering a pivotal stretch as DC Water ramps up pumping capacity to 114 million gallons per day, while E. coli levels near the collapse site remain staggeringly high.
No new overflow events impacting surface waters were reported in the past 24 hours, DC Water announced Saturday, Feb. 14. But the damage continues, with worsening conditions possible as temperatures rise and contaminated snow and ice begin to melt.
Crews have completed construction of two new access pits upstream of the collapse site to support full installation of an enhanced bypass pumping system, officials said…