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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)
7 November, 2016
Nannie Completes Anacostia River Tunnel

DC Water’s third tunnel boring machine completes two and a half mile tunnel for cleaner Anacostia River

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 November, 2016
DC Water brings drinking water quality improvements to the Bloomingdale neighborhood
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 October, 2016
DC Water Supports Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 October, 2016
Keep your community and water supply safe by properly discarding unwanted medications
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 September, 2016
DC Water, Goldman Sachs and Calvert Foundation pioneer environmental impact bond;

$25 million bond sale to fund initial DC Water green infrastructure project

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
15 September, 2016
Anacostia River Tunnel Construction Brings Closure to I-295 Southbound Onramp

Closure Information for Week of September 12, 2016

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
15 September, 2016
DC Water Offers Flood-proofing Rebate Program for Residents in Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Neighborhoods
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 September, 2016
DC Water Announces First Family Water Festival
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 August, 2016
Two DC Water executives earn prestigious honors from international water quality organization;

DC Water receives “Utility of the Future” recognition

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 August, 2016
Two DC Water executives earn prestigious honors from international water quality organization;

DC Water receives “Utility of the Future” recognition

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Canal Road NW Entrance to Georgetown University

Beginning the week of April 21, 2025, DC Water will implement temporary traffic lane closures near Georgetown University

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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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