Federal Intervention Shields Potomac River After Major Sewer Line Collapse

Following the collapse of a sewer pipe in the Washington, D.C. area, President Trump has announced federal intervention to protect the Potomac River. This incident is one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, raising public health concerns and highlighting the risks of aging infrastructure.

In an assertive move to safeguard environmental and public health, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the federal government will intervene to protect the Potomac River. This decision comes after a major sewer pipe collapse introduced over 200 million gallons of wastewater into the waterway.

The University of Maryland has deemed this incident one of the largest sewage spills in the history of the United States. Elevated levels of fecal-related bacteria and harmful pathogens have been detected, raising urgent health concerns for residents in the region.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, already stretched by past staffing cuts, will spearhead the response, as the offices of local officials have yet to issue a statement regarding Trump's intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)