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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Lead Free DC Flyer with information about Virtual Community Meeting

From the first signs of construction on your block to the final steps of yard restoration, DC Water’s Lead Free DC (LFDC) program is answering residents’ top questions about the replacement process.

DC Water invites residents to join the next Lead Free DC virtual community meeting on August 26 from 7 PM – 8 PM.

Photo of Bloom and Blue Drop staff celebrating 10 years of Bloom at Blue Plains

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Section of Potomac River in Cabin John, MD showing river and trees

Testing will continue through September 10 at six Maryland locations closest to January sewer collapse

DC Water is moving from daily Potomac River water quality testing to testing twice a week. The change is part of our continued response to the January Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse. Daily testing continued past the original July 31 end date and today will be the last day DC Water will test at the 10 current locations.

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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.