We also took a look at DC Water’s 9,900% error in reporting E. coli levels after the spill, which reported 242,000 MPN/100 mL as 2,420 and may have ultimately been the result of the agency’s emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, rather than concentration on mission priorities (e.g., technical competence and accurate, safety‑critical testing procedures and interpretation). Recreation on the river is limited because of the season, but University of Maryland water quality specialist Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein said the land surrounding the water is also impacted. According to one local report, DC Water says it is working with an outside firm to develop a plan to remediate the area after the pipeline is repaired, but without further detail on the company or cleanup strategy.
Author: Leslie Eastman
Published at: 2026-02-16 21:00:44
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