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 ...

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.

WASHINGTON — As floodwaters from this week’s torrential rains begin to recede, they are leaving behind a grim aftermath along the Potomac River: vast rafts of logs, twisted lumber, household ...

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Swollen by days of relentless rain, the Potomac River has surged well above flood stage, creating dangerous conditions along the C&O Canal National Historical Park and ...

A 17-year-old Prince William County teen apparently drowned Sunday while swimming in the Potomac River near Possum Point.

And there have been several vehicles sent sailing into the river in this exact spot over the years. In November of 2022, one person died when their car went into the river. In April of 2019, a ...