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Potomac River still not safe for fishing or swimming

The Potomac River is holding steady at a "B" grade for water quality, but progress has flatlined, according to the latest ...

Potomac River water quality holds steady, but remains unsafe for fishing and swimming

The Potomac River received a "B" rating when it comes to water quality in the 2025 Potomac River report card released ...
Bethesda Magazine

Potomac River remains unsafe for fishing, swimming with ‘B’ rating

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Montgomery Community Media

Potomac River Water Quality Receives B Grade for Second Year in a Row

The nonprofit Potomac Conservancy gave the Potomac River's water quality a B grade for the second year in a row.
Morgan Messenger

Potomac River gets a “B” for river & watershed health from conservancy group

Kate Shunney The Potomac River Conservancy has reported that in 2025, the Potomac River’s health remains at a “B” grade.

Potomac River gets a ‘B’ for water quality for 5th year in a row

It’s not fishable or swimmable yet, but according to the Potomac Conservancy, the Potomac River earned a grade of “B” for the ...
Franklin County Free Press

Potomac River holds steady at “B” for water quality – still short of fishable and swimmable

The Potomac River is in the midst of a remarkable comeback and is entering a decisive decade in its restoration. The new 2025 ...
The Hoya

Pollution Persists in Potomac River

50 years after President Johnson instigated efforts to clean up the polluted river, the Potomac remains tainted by the District’s sewage. After years of unchecked sewage flowing into the Potomac River ...