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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)
15 December, 2020

Sewage samples may provide key warning signs for contagion

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 December, 2020

(Washington, DC) – DC Water has two new active construction sites as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project that will impact motor and pedestrian traffic. One is on Mount Olivet Road NE located at Capitol Avenue NE and the other is on the Department of Public Works lot. Traffic pattern changes and parking restrictions will be in place 24/7 during this work which will be completed in 2022 ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 October, 2020

Additional crews, mechanics and staff from DC Water are on standby today as the authority works to make sure that heavy rainfall in the area does not adversely impact its services.

Image of the book cover
23 October, 2020

Copies Hidden in Little Free Libraries Across the District

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 October, 2020

A section of Irving Street NW near Rock Creek Park will be closed to all traffic for several weeks to allow DC Water to make urgent repairs to a historic sewer line that collapsed and created a sinkhole. 

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 October, 2020

DC Water announced today that it is partnering with Water Research Foundation, Hampton Roads Sanitation District and several universities on groundbreaking new research that will save customers money and could improve water quality.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 September, 2020

Program provides up to $5,000 for flood remediation

David Gadis
22 September, 2020

Cites strong performance during COVID-19 pandemic, progress on Clean Rivers environmental initiative

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 September, 2020

A police report that says two suspects dressed as construction workers approached a home on M Street, SE. Police say the men claimed to be from DC Water and said they needed to check pipes inside the home.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 September, 2020

Two initiatives to assist flood victims were announced by DC Water last night, including one that will give residents direct financial assistance with removing standing water damage in their homes.

The two programs are one time only and are aimed at helping customers who were impacted by the historically heavy rainfall of September 10 which caused heavy flooding in upper Northeast DC and across ...

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April 24, 2023

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Piney Branch
DC Water Clean Rivers initiative gains approval for construction of Piney Branch Tunnel Project

DC Water’s Piney Branch Tunnel Project is moving ahead with construction, the next phase of the Authority’s Clean Rivers

Latest Blog Post
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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April 9, 2025
Wednesday, 9:30 AM