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Trump declared a state of emergency

US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in Washington, D.C. after sewage from the city's sanitation system spilled into the Potomac River, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The appearance of contaminated water in the river has created heightened public health risks and requires immediate cleanup and measures to prevent further pollution.

Context

Earlier in 2023, there were also reports of urban river pollution due to inadequate sewage systems.

Summary:

Due to sewage entering the Potomac River, Trump declared a state of emergency in Washington.