Water
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Potomac River algae causes rashes, nausea
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It's sketchy enough swimming in the Potomac River alongside snakeheads, dead lobsters and sex-changing fish. Now we have to worry about "potentially toxic blue-green algae" that causes nausea, vomiting and, in large doses, damage to the nervous system?
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Water on the Metro, whether you want it or not
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Air-conditioned WMATA train cars sometimes drip water all over the customers. Feeling cool yet?
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How safe is your drinkiing water: a GAO investigation
CommentA new GAO report finds some states aren't reporting their water safety issues with the EPA.
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Peanut Park: Planters to plant urban park in Northeast
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A peanut-shaped park is coming to Northeast D.C., and yes, there will be actual nuts. It's the second of three such urban parks to be built this year in the U.S. by The Corps Network and Planters, who have wisely left the monocle, cane, and top hat out of their designs.
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D.C. fire hydrants no longer open for cooling business
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An open fire hydrant used to be the quintessential image of summertime in the city. But, in the District, the spigot is now closed.
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TapIt brings free water bottle refills to D.C.
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The days of refilling your water bottles from the tidal basin are over!
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Tap water could smell, taste different
CommentYour tap water may taste or smell a bit different today through May 2 as D.C. Water and Sewer Authority temporarily switches from chloramine to chlorine.
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D.C. to hold town halls on water rates
CommentD.C.'s water authority will begin holding town hall meetings this week on proposed increases in water and sewer rates.
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Probable carcinogen hexavalent chromium found in drinking water of 31 U.S. cities
An environmental group that analyzed the drinking water in 35 cities across the United States, including Bethesda and Washington, found that most contained hexavalent chromium, a probable carcinogen that was made famous by the film "Erin Brockovich."
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Report: D.C. water may have high levels of lead
A report by the Centers of Disease Control released Dec. 1 says the water in more than 15,000 D.C. homes may still be contaminated with dangerous levels of lead.
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Back To Drinking Rockville Water
Rockville’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP) went back online last Friday, October 8, 2010.
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Ocean City waits for Earl's arrival
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While Hurricane Earl may not be as strong, its still packs a punch. Local beaches are on high alert for the hurricane aftermath: high surf and deadly rip currents.
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D.C. man presumed drowned in OC waters
Emergency responders have called off their search for a missing D.C. man presumed drowned after jumping in the rip-current prone waters of Ocean City.
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Drought status. Where does your county stand?
CommentNot one single rain icon on our 7-day forecast and parts of the area are in need of a good soaking.
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