Posted on February 18, 2026 by ecotera home team Key Points Major Infrastructure Failure: The January 2026 Potomac River sewage spill released an estimated 243–300 million gallons of untreated wastewater, highlighting the vulnerability of aging U.S. water systems. Public Health & Environmental Risk: Elevated E. coli levels, increased turbidity, and sediment contamination underscore the long-term ecological and human health implications of large-scale sewage overflows. Monit