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(Washington, DC) – As part of its Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) Project, DC Water is initiating work at the 4th Street Construction Site (CS) beginning on August 21, 2018. The 4th Street CS will occupy both northbound lanes of 4th Street NE between Rhode Island Avenue NE and Adams Street NE, reducing travel to one lane southbound. Lincoln Road NE is the alternate route providing access to ...
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Many DC Water customers in Ward 8 will begin to enjoy better water pressure later this month, thanks to a new water tower, the first added in the District in 70 years. Beginning on or about August 27, the pressure is scheduled to be increased gradually during several weeks until a pressure increase of 22 pounds per square inch (psi) is reached.
DC Water has been planning for this pressure ...
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DC Water is warning customers that scammers claiming to represent the utility may be calling and asking for personal information or requesting to send a technician to the home. DC Water has received several reports from customers who stated they received such a call and one customer received an at-home visit from someone claiming he was from the water/electric utility and was checking for high ...
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Tests confirm drinking water is safe, no contamination in distribution system
Updated: 1:49 P.M.: New interactive map available
DC Water has determined boundaries for a smaller affected area under the boil water advisory. No contamination was detected outside of this area. Customers can view the interactive map or call the 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 to verify if they reside in the affected area. Customers located in the affected area should continue boiling ...
Latest Test Results Expected by 10 AM Sunday Morning
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Due to a temporary loss of pressure in our distribution system on Thursday, July 12, some customers are advised to boil their water until further notice.
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DC Water is working to refine the impacted area. DC Water advises customers located in the current affected area to continue boiling water for drinking and cooking until further notice. Customers in the affected area should also boil their water if they experienced low water pressure or had no water after 8:30 p.m. on July 12. Customers should visit the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the ...
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Residents can use new interactive map to see if they are in affected area
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$6 million from Rate Stabilization Fund will be added to FY 2019 Budget