Class action lawsuit filed against DC Water following Potomac River sewage spill
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water due to a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River caused by a pipeline failure.Summary
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against D.C. Water by land and vessel owners following the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor pipeline, which released over 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River. The lawsuit alleges negligence, private nuisance, and trespass, claiming D.C. Water failed to implement adequate safeguards and monitoring despite having ten years to address the pipeline’s condition. Plaintiffs are seeking compensation for costs related to property contamination, business interruption, inspections, cleanings, and decontamination. D.C. Water maintains that there was no indication of imminent failure and that the collapse was “serious and unexpected,” but is unable to comment further due to ongoing litigation. The spill resulted in elevated E. coli levels in the river, exceeding safety thresholds for recreational use in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.
(Source：WTOP)