"DC Water had 10 years to act to prevent this. We seek losses for infrastructure failure, physical contamination and other economic damages for a failure of immense proportions."
"The Potomac River incident is among the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, underscoring the risks communities face from aging infrastructure. The Interceptor sewer line system was built in the early 1960s."
"He is seeking compensation for people whose property interests in and use and enjoyment of the Potomac River were impaired. The case claims the utility should have taken more actions, because it had acknowledged that the sewer line showed signs of corrosion before it collapsed."
A collapsed sewer line section released approximately 243 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in January, prompting a class action lawsuit against DC Water. Dr. Nicholas Lailas, a Virginia physician and boat owner, filed suit seeking compensation for those whose property interests and use of the river were impaired. The lawsuit alleges DC Water negligently failed to act despite ten years of knowledge about corrosion signs in the 72-inch Potomac Interceptor, built in the early 1960s. The incident ranks among the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, highlighting aging infrastructure risks. DC Water implemented temporary measures including pumps and a steel bulkhead to divert wastewater during repairs. Drinking water remained uncontaminated, and recreational advisories were lifted.
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