Potomac Conservancy

[Potomac Conservancy @PotomacConserv1]

Unfortunately, the sister E. coli map of the Potomac (not Anacostia or the Channel from the story) is a different story...We caution people against swimming, for now. Sewage overflows, debris & strong currents are a dangerous mix. @JacobFenston
https://t.co/REeUI38aCq

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

Thankfully @JacobFenston has entered the chat on Lorde's admission that she swam in the Potomac River. As he reports, if she was in the Washington Channel, the water is very clean! https://t.co/dDD3Wf2GOR

[Potomac Conservancy @PotomacConserv1]

@AugensteinWTOP @lorde @TheAnthemDC @PotomacRiver It's true the #PotomacRiver is in the middle of a comeback -- but swimming is illegal in DC waters because sewage overflows are still a thing & drownings are a big safety concern. Last month, a teenager was recovered at Thompson's... https://t.co/jM2fK1gjeA