On August 16, 2025, an unexpected surge in wastewater intake caused around 6,200 gallons of untreated wastewater to overflow onto the streets of Anacostia in Northeast Washington, D.C., and into the Anacostia River. Crews were already repairing a part of… Read More
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Pros and Cons of Combined Sewer Systems
Washington, D.C., and other areas have combined sewer systems as opposed to separate stormwater and sewage systems. These structures run beneath our roads and are generally unseen by us in everyday life, but sometimes, their presence can come to the… Read More
Stormwater Systems and Sewers: The Difference
Have you ever heard water flowing through the storm drain after a downpour or smelled sewage wafting from the storm drains? Have you ever wondered where the water from your faucets goes? There is much more to your neighborhood’s water… Read More