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DC mayor calls for federal help in Potomac River sewage spill emergency

As raw sewage continues flowing into the C&O Canal almost exactly one month after a major pipeline collapsed, the faucet for federal dollars could soon be turned on to help D.C. with repair efforts. On Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser formally requested federal assistance through a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration, as the region continues responding to the Potomac Interceptor break. "We're going to utilize all resources - local, federal, and regional or otherwise - to support operations of the District and what's best for District residents," D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsey Appiah said during a press call Wednesday night. MORE: https://wjla.com/news/local/washingto... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook:   / 7newsdc   7News on Twitter:   / 7newsdc   7News on Instagram:   / 7newsdc   Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsdesk@wjla.com Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com