Progress at Potomac sewer collapse but overflow risk remains, DC Water says

D.C. Water boosts pumping power and activates a third flume at the Potomac sewer break, but warns overflow risk remains until a rock dam is removed.
HuffPost

The Best Portable Washing Machines On Amazon, According To Reviews

Until recently, I’d lived in apartments without an in-home washing machine. Had I known that portable washing machines were an accessible option — even for someone without full-size washer and dryer ...
BGR

The 7 Most Reliable Washing Machine Brands According To Consumer Reports

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When buying a new washing machine, reliability is one of the most important factors to consider. These appliances are workhorses at home, so ...
NBC Washington

Sewage overflowing from broken pipe causes traffic delays, odor at Clara Barton Parkway

A broken sewage pipe is leading to traffic for commuters in Montgomery County on Tuesday morning. The right eastbound lane of Clara Barton Parkway past the Capital Beltway is closed, the Metropolitan ...
Hindustan Times

These top load washing machines provide effective laundry care at home and come with the latest tech and features

LG 11 Kg 5 Star AI Direct Drive Inverter Wi-Fi Turbowash Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine Appliance (THD11SWM, Middle Black, Steam for hygienic wash)View Details Every product we recommend ...
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The Kitchen Essential That Can Quickly Fix An Overflowing Washing Machine

Doing laundry isn't exactly what most of us call fun. What may look like an easy task of simply throwing clothes into the washer and waiting for them to come out clean and ready for the next wear is ...
New York Post

Your washing machine releases hundreds of grams of microplastics a year — a new filter removes 99% of them

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as ...
KGW8

Sewage overflow advisory in place after Portland's Big Pipe overflows

PORTLAND, Ore. — A combined sewer overflow advisory is in place for the Willamette River after Portland's Big Pipe hit 100% capacity on Thursday. Portland's online Big Pipe tracker showed that the ...
Oregonian

Heavy rains trigger sewer overflow advisory as Portland’s Big Pipe hits capacity

Portland’s Big Pipe hit 100% capacity Thursday after heavy rains, triggering a combined sewer overflow advisory that remains in effect for the Willamette River. The overflow began about 4:20 p.m.
People

This Human Washing Machine Could Eliminate Showering. Futuristic Pod Cleans Users in 15 Minutes, Costs $385K

The Mirai Human Washing Machine washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot-long pod in just 15 minutes Shawn.ccf / Alamy Stock Photo Japan-based tech company Science developed a futuristic cleaning device ...
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Human waste spills into Willamette River as Portland’s Big Pipe maxes out during atmospheric river

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As a strong atmospheric river makes its way through the Pacific Northwest, residents have braced themselves for flooding, downed trees, and power outages. Now add sewage to the ...
KGW8

Portland's Big Pipe hit 100% capacity, causing sewer overflow to the Willamette River

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland issued a combined sewer overflow (CSO) advisory for the Willamette River Tuesday as the city's Big Pipe system hit 100% capacity. Although the city's Big Pipes have led to a ...