Summary
President Donald Trump approved federal help for Washington, D.C. to clean up the Potomac River after a sewer line collapse spilled millions of gallons of untreated wastewater. This incident raised health and environmental concerns, leading to a disaster declaration and federal assistance to manage the cleanup effort.
Key Facts
- President Trump approved disaster assistance for the Potomac River cleanup.
- The cleanup aims to address the sewage spill caused by a collapsed sewer line.
- More than 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater entered the river.
- The Potomac River provides drinking water for Washington, D.C.
- Health advisories were issued due to high levels of harmful bacteria like E. coli.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local emergency and requested federal support.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now involved in the response.
- Maryland's Governor Wes Moore and President Trump disagreed over responsibility for the infrastructure.
