What’s Lurking in the Potomac? Massive Sewage Spill Raises Startling Questions
So, here we are—facing the great Potomac River, gleaming jewel of the nation’s capital. Well, used to be a jewel. Now it’s more like a brown opal with an, um, “aromatic” twist, thanks to a legendary sewage spill. Over 240 million gallons of raw human waste have made a splash in the headlines—and in the drink. Is this Washington’s new official scent? Remind me never to order the catch of the day around here, right? But before you start shopping for nose plugs or a snorkel with a filter, you’ve got to wonder: Is this just DC’s way of keeping the politicians honest—or at least equally full of…well, you know. Ready to see hot takes that might just be cleaner than the Potomac itself? LEARN MORE
The Potomac River, a waterway that winds through the nation’s capital, is in the midst of an ecological crisis after one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, with over 240 million gallons of raw human waste threatening the health of the river and the safety of those who depend on it. What do you think?
“People hear ‘river of human shit’ and automatically assume the worst.”
Fiona Speller, Mulch Deliveryperson
“Don’t blame me. I bury my feces.”
Clay Wirtz, Unemployed
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