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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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UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Overflow, February 3, 2026

Potomac Interceptor Overflow Update
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

 Work to clean and repair the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor continues, though progress is being slowed by large boulders and ...

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UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Overflow, Feburary 2, 2026

Cleaning efforts continue today on the Potomac Interceptor, to remove debris and obstructions inside the damaged section of the sewer line. The 72-inch pipe collapsed two weeks ago along Clara Barton ...

Potomac Interceptor Access Point showing sewer line where vacuum hoses are going in to clear debris
UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Overflow, February 1, 2026

DC Water and its contractor are working to clean out the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, a sanitary sewer line which overflowed January 19, along Clara Barton Parkway and the 495 ...

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Traffic Advisory: Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Lane Closure Beginning Jan 19

Beginning on or about January 19, 2026, weather permitting, DC Water will implement a temporary lane closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW b

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DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
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