DMV Spotlight shines a light on a regional disaster following  a massive spill of raw sewage into the Potomac River that impacts DC, Maryland and Virginia on January 19th, 2026. Guest, Hedrick Belin, President of Potomac Conservancy notes more than 5 million people in the DC area rely on the Potomac for drinking water and while this sewage line break happened downstream from the water intake pipes there is growing concern over the long term impacts on the environment and for those who use the Potomac for recreation.

Potomac Conservancy sent a letter to DC Water, which Belin says has done yeoman’s work in the clean up effort, to request a regional response going forward. He also wants more transparency from officials on the safety of the Potomac River for those who recreate in, along and on the river. The Potomac Conservancy is a 501-c3 and the region’s leading clean water advocate.

Learn More:https://potomac.org/

 

DMV Spotlight shines a light on a regional disaster following&nbsp; a massive spill of raw sewage into the Potomac River that impacts DC, Maryland and Virginia on January 19th, 2026. Guest, Hedrick Belin, President of Potomac Conservancy notes more than 5 million people in the DC area rely on the Potomac for drinking water and while this sewage line break happened downstream from the water intake pipes there is growing concern over the long term impacts on the environment and for those who use the Potomac for recreation.
Potomac Conservancy sent a letter to DC Water, which Belin says has done yeoman&rsquo;s work in the clean up effort, to request a regional response going forward. He also wants more transparency from officials on the safety of the Potomac River for those who recreate in, along and on the river. The Potomac Conservancy is a 501-c3 and the region&rsquo;s leading clean water advocate.
Learn More: <a href="https://potomac.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://potomac.org/</a>
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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.