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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Emergency Lane Closure Clara Barton Parkway Tuesday, April 1
DC Water and its engineers will conduct an emergency inspection of a 78-inch sewer pipe located next to the Clara Barton Parkway. This follows an incident where a contractor working in the area accidentally drilled into the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, which transports 60 million gallons of wastewater each day.
On Tuesday, April 1, between 8 a.m. and noon, crews will close a 50-foot single lane section, inbound on the Parkway just outside the Beltway. One lane will remain open providing access inbound on Clara Barton Parkway and to 495 in both directions. An additional lane closure may also ...
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Just for the clean of it! Time to Disinfect the Pipes Starting March 24
It’s that time of year, when you start your spring cleaning and DC Water does too! Beginning on March 24 through May 4, we’ll be disinfecting our 1300 miles of water lines. It’s part of routine maintenance every spring to keep the pipes clean and free of any harmful bacteria.
During this time, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, which supplies water to DC Water, will temporarily switch from a chloramine disinfectant to chlorine. This won’t affect the safety of your tap water, but you may notice a slight change in smell and taste.
“The health, safety, and well being of our ...
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: South Dakota Ave inbound closed at New York Ave/Route 50 due to sinkhole repair
DC Water crews are investigating a sinkhole located at the exit to South Dakota Avenue Northeast inbound from New York Avenue/Route 50. Due to the instability of the road, the exit is closed, and traffic is being diverted to alternate routes.
The sinkhole is located in the area of a 42-inch stormwater line, a 21-inch sanitary sewer line, and a 20-inch water transmission line. DC Water has a team on-site trying to identify the cause of the sinkhole to determine the best approach for repairs.
Once work gets underway, the road will need to be stabilized before it can reopen. This could impact ...
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