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UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repairs, February 14
Crews have completed construction of the two new access pits to support full installation of the enhanced bypass pumping system. Three high-capacity bypass pumps have been installed and are operational, with a fourth pump expected to be activated later tonight or early Sunday ahead of the forecasted weather to help manage anticipated higher flows associated with rainfall and snowmelt.
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UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repairs February 13
No overflow events impacting surface waters have been reported in the past 24 hours as crews continue advancing construction of the two new access pits to support full installation of the enhanced bypass pumping system. Additional high-capacity bypass pumps are on site in advance of the forecasted weather on Sunday to help manage anticipated higher flows associated with rainfall and snowmelt.
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Northbound Lanes of 14th Street NW Reopen Following Emergency Repairs to Abandoned Sewer Tunnel
DC Water Completes Critical Work, Ensuring Public Safety and Roadway Stability Tonight, DC Water has reopened the northbound lanes of 14th Street NW between L Street and Thomas Circle, following the successful completion of emergency repairs to a century-old, abandoned sewer tunnel beneath the roadway. These repairs took place over the past week, ensuring the safety and stability of this critical thoroughfare.
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Crews made significant progress today on the enhanced bypass system at the Potomac Interceptor. Two new access pits have been completed, and three high-capacity pumps are already installed and running. A fourth is expected to come online tonight or early Sunday. When all pumps are active, the system will be able to move up to 114 million gallons a day, providing critical redundancy as we manage higher flows from rain and snowmelt. Work also continued on the concrete bulkhead inside the damaged pipe. Once the bulkhead is in place, crews will be able to safely remove a rock obstruction within the collapsed section and begin repairs. There have been no overflow events impacting surface waters in the last 24 hours, but the potential for overflow remains until crews can remove that obstruction and restore normal flow. Details: https://www.dcwater.com/about-dc-water/media/news/update-potomac-interceptor-repairs-february-14
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