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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.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
6 July, 2003
DCWASA Board Votes on Rate Increase

Adopted Rate is Lower Than Original Proposal

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
6 July, 2003
Flushing Schedule for July 6 - 10, 2003

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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 June, 2003
The 2002 Water Quality Report is Now Available

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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 June, 2003
Flushing Schedule for June 22 - 26, 2003

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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
14 June, 2003
Flushing Schedule for June 15 - 19, 2003

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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 June, 2003
Flushing Schedule for June 8 - 12, 2003

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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 June, 2003
Help Mother Nature While Lowering Your Bill

Read the What's On Tap June 2003 Newsletter

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 June, 2003
Water - Use It Wisely - Here Are 100 Tips
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 June, 2003
DCWASA Begins Major Phase in Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Abatement

Initial Effort will result in reductions of 40 percent

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 May, 2003
Catch Basin Cleaning Program
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Tunnel Boring Machine named Mary undergoing Factory Acceptance Testing
Factory Testing Complete on DC Water’s first tunnel boring machine for the Potomac River Tunnel

Her name is Mary and she’s a tunnel boring machine (TBM) capable of cutting through hard rock and boring a tunnel 21 feet in width.

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A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
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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