February 16, 2026, Bethesda, Md, United States: Bypass pipes push sewer water into the C&O Canal near Washington, D.C. as repair crews work on the Potomac Interceptor sewage pipe break on February 16, 2026. The Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line serving the region, failed earlier this month, prompting emergency stabilization efforts and ongoing repairs. President Trump announced on February 16th leer más that the Federal Government would step in to oversee the repairs. leer menos