Throwback Thursday: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Potomac River Tunnel

August 08, 2024
Engaging scene in the Potomac River Groundbreaking Ceremony video.
We are flashing back to the groundbreaking ceremony in May for our newest project, which will reduce combined sewer overflows to the Potomac River. Please view the FULL  RECAP VIDEO on our YouTube Channel and to learn more about the project visit www.dcwater.com/prt.

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Graphic saying BWA lifted and listing areas and map in Upper Northwest DC including some or all of the Chevy Chase DC, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, AU Park, Spring Valley, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Van Ness, Glover Park, Wesley Heights, and Cathedral Heights

** Advisory is Lifted as of 9:00 P.M., June 6, 2026**

DC Water has lifted the precautionary Boil Water Advisory for parts of Upper Northwest DC after testing confirmed the water is safe to drink. All customers in the impacted area may use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.

Map of impacted areas in Upper Northwest areas in  Chevy Chase DC, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, AU Park, Spring Valley, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Van Ness, Glover Park, Wesley Heights, and Cathedral Heights

Impacted neighborhoods include areas of Chevy Chase DC, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, AU Park, Spring Valley, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Van Ness, Glover Park, Wesley Heights, and Cathedral Heights

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers in Northwest DC that experienced a loss of water pressure on Friday, June 5, 2026, impacting 4,970 customers.

(L) Jesse Hillman, Chief Information Officer (R) Ernest Tuckett, Chief Legal Officer

Today, DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis announced the appointment of two senior leaders to the Authority’s senior executive team: Jesse Hillman as Chief Information Officer and Ernest ...

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April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

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From Germany to DC, Emily Arrives on a One-Way Ticket to Help Build the Potomac River Tunnel

DC Water’s Newest Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Tunnel’s Southern Segment

Emily, DC Water’s second tunnel boring machine for the Potomac River Tunnel Project, has arrived at the West Potomac Park construction site. Once assembled and launched, she will excavate the tunnel’s southern section.

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Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.