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Anacostia River Gets Its Best Grade Yet | Annapolis News
The Anacostia River just got its highest grade ever — a C- — thanks to decades of cleanup, but it’s still off-limits for swimming due to stubborn pollution from human waste. While water clarity and trash levels are improving, fecal bacteria remain a major issue, especially after heavy rains overwhelm aging sewers. Stormwater runoff and wildlife waste are worsening the problem as natural habitats shrink. Two big projects are coming: a sediment cleanup to remove industrial toxins and potential bottle bills in D.C. and Maryland to cut litter. Swimmable? Not yet — but progress is real, and some…
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