On February 18th local time, reporters learned that Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a state of emergency and requested federal resources from President Trump to help the city respond to a sewage system leak. It is reported that the initial leak has resulted in 250 million gallons (approximately 940 million liters) of untreated sewage flowing into the Potomac River. (CCTV News)
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Sewage pipe rupture causes "serious leak" Washington D.C. declares a state of emergency
On February 18th local time, reporters learned that Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a state of emergency and requested federal resources from President Trump to help the city respond to a sewage system leak. It is reported that the initial leak has resulted in 250 million gallons (approximately 940 million liters) of untreated sewage flowing into the Potomac River. (CCTV News)