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At DC Water, we understand the importance of keeping our community informed about our services, projects, and achievements. Our news web page serves as a reliable source for the latest information on a range of topics.

West Potomac Park Drive SW
15 November, 2024

(Washington, DC) – DC Water will open West Potomac Park Drive SW, a new road constructed as a part of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT) Project, on Monday, November 18, 2024. West Potomac Park Drive will connect the partially closed Ohio Drive SW to a new traffic-signaled intersection at Independence Avenue SW and provides three lanes of traffic and sidewalks.

The new road will open for traffic in ...

West Potomac Park Drive SW Intersection
15 November, 2024

(Washington, DC) – DC Water today announces the opening of West Potomac Park Drive SW, a new road constructed as part of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT) Project. Beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, drivers and visitors will have another option to alleviate the partial closure of Ohio Drive SW. The road provides an easy way to get around the main construction site in West Potomac Park, which will ...

Photo of four workers at NW DC home replacing the lead service line. Worker brings a ladder in.
31 October, 2024

Online public meeting series starts in November

DC Water is introducing a new webinar series starting in November to share progress reports and helpful information about its Lead Free DC (LFDC) program. The quarterly series is designed to engage the community with dedicated topics and speakers each session as part of DC Water’s ambitious effort to replace all lead service lines (LSLs) in the city.  ...

Workers replacing lead service line at a home in Northwest DC
17 October, 2024

Additional activities, pop-up event scheduled to highlight value of water   

DC Water joins utilities nationwide today asking the public to ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ in a National Day of Action to raise awareness about the value of water and continued need to invest in water infrastructure. DC Water answered the call, recently topping more than 7,000 lead service line replacements in our Lead ...

View of the Alexandria Aqueduct
16 October, 2024

(Washington, DC) –As a part of DC Water’s Potomac River Tunnel Project, temporary traffic lane closures, trail detours, and parking restrictions will extend from Water Street Northwest to the Capital Crescent Trail. The work to identify underground utilities will move to the Capital Crescent Trail on or about Friday, October 18, 2024, after completion of utility investigations on Water Street ...

Piney Branch Tunnel Combined Sewer Outflow being discharged
15 October, 2024

Tunnel project to reduce combined sewer overflows to Piney Branch and Rock Creek 

The National Park Service and DC Water invite the public to comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Piney Branch Tunnel project to improve water quality in Piney Branch, a tributary of Rock Creek.

This project is needed to reduce sewage overflows that contribute to poor water quality in Piney ...

Graphic with 10 and a water drop for the zero and phrase Imagine a Day Without Water and October 17, 2024
15 October, 2024

When you turn on the faucet you expect water to come out, but on Thursday, Oct. 17, we’re asking you to ‘Imagine a Day Without Water.’ As part of a National Day of Action, DC Water is hosting a ‘Pop-Up’ event at Farragut Square to highlight the value of water. 

Water utilities across the country are participating in the campaign, now in its 10th year, to ask what’s your drop in the bucket? Stop by ...

Water St NW and Capital Crescent Trail Utility Investigation Map
9 October, 2024

(Washington, DC) – As part of DC Water’s Potomac River Tunnel (PRT) Project, temporary traffic lane closures, trail detours, and parking restrictions, will be implemented to locate underground utilities along Water Street Northwest, and the Capital Crescent Trail on or about the week of October 15, 2024, weather permitting.  

The project’s contractor will perform the utility inspections to prepare ...

Image of smiling girl holding out a glass of water. The text says "Lead Free For Me. Join DC Water and Community Partners for this special event.
30 September, 2024

Enjoy entertainment, activities and engage with environmental and health experts on why and how to become lead free

DC Water invites you to take the first step to be “Lead Free for Me” during our family-friendly event where you can bring the kids and discover how we are working to remove all lead water service lines in the District. The event on Saturday, October 5, will include activity zones with ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 September, 2024

Emergency repairs are progressing on a nine-foot sewer tunnel that has closed a section of 22nd St NW since early July. DC Water and its contractor have made significant repairs to reinforce the tunnel. Repairs to a large void above the tunnel are ongoing to mitigate the risk of a sinkhole and collapse under the weight of traffic. Additional work is expected to continue for another four to five ...

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West Potomac Park Drive SW
West Potomac Park Drive SW: New Roadway Opening

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