LinkLinks DCist: New Anacostia River Tunnel Goes Online, Will Cut Sewage Overflows By 98% By Editor On Sep 18, 2023 Last updated Sep 18, 2023 16 Share Almost 25 years ago, a coalition of local environmental groups filed a lawsuit against DC Water for allowing billions of gallons of untreated sewage to spill into the District’s rivers. Now, work is complete on a massive system of tunnels that will prevent 98% of sewer overflows into the Anacostia River — a major step in the ongoing restoration of the river. 16 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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