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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-11 09:22 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 09:22 EST
status: reported
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# Anacostia River and Kingman Lake still face pollution

Recent reports say the Anacostia River and Kingman Lake still have PFAS and microplastics pollution despite water quality improvements.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/washington/section/life.md) · Entities: [Anacostia River](/washington/wiki/anacostia-river.md), [Kingman Lake](/washington/wiki/kingman-lake.md)

## Coverage

- [The Washington Informer](https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-waterway-contamination-reports/), 2026-11-11 09:22 EST: ‘Water is Life’: Why the Fight for Clean D.C. Waterways is Far from Over

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.