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DC Water Begins Environmental Restoration to Areas Impacted by Sewer Overflow from the Potomac Interceptor
National Park Service Issues Special Use Permit to Move Forward with Restoration Plan
DC Water has begun the rehabilitation and environmental restoration to address areas affected by the sewer overflow from a section of the Potomac Interceptor that collapsed January 19. Contaminated material is being hauled away and work is underway to clear trees, brush, and contaminated debris in and around the collapse site as part of the environmental restoration plan approved by the National Park Service (NPS).
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UPDATE: Progress on Potomac Interceptor Repair and Environmental Restoration Efforts
Potomac Interceptor Repairs Update March 1, 2026
Today marks a milestone, as we reach the three-week point with no overflows entering the Potomac River. The last release to reach the river occurred on February 8. On February 28, National Park Service (NPS) issued a Special Use Permit for the repair, rehabilitation, and environmental restoration of the Potomac Interceptor and the C&O Canal National Historical Park at the area of the Potomac Interceptor collapse between Locks 10 and 14. Work continues to clean the pipe upstream and downstream from the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor ... Read More
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UPDATE: Nearly Three Weeks Without an Overflow to Potomac River as Repair Efforts Continue on Potomac Interceptor
Potomac Interceptor Repairs UpdateFebruary 28, 2026
The bypass pumping system continues to divert wastewater around the collapse site and back into the Potomac Interceptor, preventing any overflows from reaching the Potomac River in nearly three weeks. The last time an overflow reached the river was 20 days ago, February 8. Crews continue to clean the pipe and progress is being made to remove the remaining muck, debris, and rocks inside. After cleaning, an inspection will be performed with CCTV cameras inside the pipe in preparation for the emergency repair to apply a geopolymer lining similar in ... Read More
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As mentioned earlier today, the National Park Service approved the Special Use Permit that allows environmental restoration work to begin at the Potomac Interceptor collapse site. We’ve now posted the full restoration plan so the public can review what this work includes. ▶️ https://www.dcwater.com/about-dc-water/media/news/dc-water-begins-environmental-restoration-areas-impacted-sewer-overflow Crews have started hauling contaminated soil and clearing trees, brush, and debris as part of the first stage of the restoration plan. This stage focuses on stabilizing affected drainage channels and preparing areas along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal for rehabilitation. The broader restoration plan outlines multiple areas of work that will continue through and after the completion of emergency repairs in mid March.
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