Accurate maps of streams could aid in more sustainable development of Potomac River watershed. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2013 / 10 / 131003111200.htm ...

image: A new map of the Potomac River watershed stream network, including Washington, D.C., significantly improves the information needed for assessing the impact of urbanization on aquatic ...

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Data gathered about the bacteria levels in local river water have put several swimming and boating spots in the “safe” category on a national water safety registry. The Potomac RiverKeeper Network ...

If the Potomac River has gotten more attention than the Anacostia in the past 50 years, it’s partly because the Potomac supplies 90 percent of the region’s drinking water. That amounts to an ...

WASHINGTON – While area drinking water sourced from the Potomac River is safe for consumption, it is not treated for the known chemicals and pharmaceuticals contaminating the river ...

Streamflow of the Potomac River has been so low for the past five days that hourly drought monitoring has been required for the area's prime drinking water supply.

Thanks to the Clean Water Act, the story of river conservation in America is one of progress. Our rivers no longer burn. Sport fisheries abound in cities such as the District, Cleveland and New York.

The Potomac River watershed is truly the lifeblood of our region. It covers more than 14,000 square miles across four states. The watershed provides drinking water for more than six million people.

DC Water breaks ground on a 5.5-mile tunnel under D.C. to capture sewage overflows, aiming to cut Potomac River pollution by 93% by 2030.