USA has a looming sewage nightmare, Potomac wastewater spill shows
- Posted on February 22, 2026
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USA has a looming sewage nightmare, Potomac wastewater spill shows
While the average lifespan of a wastewater system is 40 to 50 years, many of the plants and pipes across the nation could be twice that old or more.