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health advisories
Coverage of health advisories in the Nexus archive.
- Montgomery Co. lifts all remaining health advisories for Potomac River shoreline related to sewage spill
Montgomery County, Maryland, lifted all health advisories for the Potomac River shoreline and sediment following the failure of the Potomac Interceptor, which caused a sewage spill. Sediment tests confirmed bacterial levels have returned to acceptable levels, allowing recreational use to resume, though officials still advise against ingesting river water and caution about potential bacteria surges after heavy rain.
- Health risks of wildfire smoke across Midwest, Mid-Atlantic
Over 115 million people in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are exposed to dangerous wildfire smoke, triggering health advisories in at least 17 states. The smoke has caused flight delays, pool and beach closures, and cancellations of outdoor activities.