Second Meeting Scheduled in Bethesda; Community Forum in Alexandria Next Week

As DC Water nears completion of emergency repairs on the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, we remain committed to transparent communication and partnership with our community. Next week, two meetings are scheduled on March 18, in Bethesda, MD and March 19, in Alexandria, VA to hear from the community and provide informational updates.

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DC Water has completed final site preparations to return the flow to the Potomac Interceptor, marking and important milestone after 33 consecutive days without an overflow to the Potomac River. The geopolymer – used to seal and waterproof the trench boxes around the open pipe sections – finished curing today. This will allow the flow to safely be returned to the interceptor itself, allowing the bypass pumping system and use of the C & O Canal to be deactivated. Testing is expected to begin this weekend to confirm the flow can safely be restored to the interceptor. Once confirmed, DC Water and ... Read More

Environmental Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair work on the Potomac Interceptor sewer line was slowed by rain and snow, as we enter day 33 without an overflow into the Potomac River. When there are measurable rain and snow, crews are unable to do environmental rehabilitation work due to the risk of spreading contamination. In addition, geopolymer being used to waterproof the trench boxes around the excavated pipe sections cannot be applied in wet weather. Work resumed on the emergency repair late in the day after the rain ended and will continue overnight. The final step to return the flow to ... Read More