Recent reports detail a significant sewage leak in the Potomac River that has raised concerns about public health and environmental safety. DC Water has announced that the repair efforts will take several weeks longer than originally anticipated due to the discovery of a major blockage caused by large rocks within the collapsed sewer pipe. E. coli and other pathogens have been detected in the river, prompting warnings from officials and environmental groups about the safety of the water. Cleanup efforts are complicated by a 30-foot rock dam found inside the sewer line, delaying restoration efforts amidst a looming threat of hazardous bacteria contaminating the river. With elevated levels of harmful bacteria reported, authorities urge caution and advise against using the river until further notice.