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What we know about the massive sewage leak in the Potomac River

A massive pipe leak has surged 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac river.

A collapsed sewer line, about 8 miles from the White House, pumped 368 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of wastewater into the Potomac. Repairs could take longer than previously expected.

(Image credit: Cliff Owen)

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