Historic Buzzard Point is home to James Creek Marina and Anacostia Riverkeeper's Bandalong Litter Trap. Future access points may include extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail from Yards Park.
**WARNING: SWIMMING IS PROHIBITED IN D.C. RIVERS AND STREAMS, REGARDLESS OF THE CURRENT STATUS**
A “green” rating is demonstrative of the E. coli levels at one point in time.
The Anacostia River is designated as a Class A waterway, which means primary contact, however the DC Department of Health (DOH) bans swimming in the Anacostia due to sewage overflows. The risk of high bacteria levels after a heavy rain storm is the only reason it is considered “unsafe” to swim in the river. The activation of the Clean Rivers Project on the Anacostia River is expected to prevent 80% of sewer overflow volume, getting us significantly closer to a swimmable river 365 days a year.
When there is a red "special status" update, there has been a combined sewage overflow (CSO) in the past 48 hours. This means it is extremely likely there are unsafe levels of bacteria in the river, and it is recommended to be extra cautious if you are close to the river or come in contact with the water.
Historic Buzzard Point is home to James Creek Marina and Anacostia Riverkeeper's Bandalong Litter Trap. Future access points may include extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail from Yards Park.
**WARNING: SWIMMING IS PROHIBITED IN D.C. RIVERS AND STREAMS, REGARDLESS OF THE CURRENT STATUS**
A “green” rating is demonstrative of the E. coli levels at one point in time.
The Anacostia River is designated as a Class A waterway, which means primary contact, however the DC Department of Health (DOH) bans swimming in the Anacostia due to sewage overflows. The risk of high bacteria levels after a heavy rain storm is the only reason it is considered “unsafe” to swim in the river. The activation of the Clean Rivers Project on the Anacostia River is expected to prevent 80% of sewer overflow volume, getting us significantly closer to a swimmable river 365 days a year.
When there is a red "special status" update, there has been a combined sewage overflow (CSO) in the past 48 hours. This means it is extremely likely there are unsafe levels of bacteria in the river, and it is recommended to be extra cautious if you are close to the river or come in contact with the water.
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Washington, District of Columbia | Washington, District of Columbia | Current Status | ||||
Washington, District of Columbia | Washington, District of Columbia | Current Status |
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