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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 35 MIN

460 | Potomac River Sewage Spill Update with Dean Naujoks of the Riverkeeper

from Fishing the DMV · host Thomas Arens

Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive!  Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I welcome back Dean Naujoks of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network for a direct update on the 2026 Potomac River sewage spill following the January 19 sewer line collapse near Clara Barton Parkway. We discuss independent water quality testing, elevated E. coli levels, public health concerns, and the long-term environmental impact of hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage entering the Potomac River and C&O Canal.We break down the debate over EPA safety limits, downstream testing at major recreation areas, and how DC Water and the Maryland Department of the Environment are responding. Is the Potomac safe for bass fishing, boating, kayaking, and recreation? What does this mean for shellfish closures, fish health, tourism, and local businesses across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.?If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] Link to Potomac Riverkeepers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potomacriverkeeper Link to Potomac Riverkeepers website: potomacriverkeepernetwork.org Potomac Riverkeepers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potomac_riverkeeper_network/ Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech  Phone Number: (757) 566-1278Email: [email protected] Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaitsSupport the show

Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I welcome back Dean Naujoks of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network for a direct update on the 2026 Potomac River sewage spill following the January 19 sewer line collapse near Clara Barton Parkway. We discuss independent water quality testing, elevated E. coli levels, public health concerns, and the long-term environmental impact of hundreds of mi...

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