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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)
18 February, 2015
DC Water Hires Chief Operating Officer to Oversee Operations
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 February, 2015
DC Water CEO/GM named to board of North American Electric Reliability (NERC) Corporation

DC Water’s Blue Plains is largest single point electric consumer in the District and soon will generate electricity from solar cells and anaerobic digestion

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 February, 2015
Reports of Frozen or Broken Pipes in Homes Spike Due to Cold Temperatures
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 February, 2015
NORTHEAST BOUNDARY SEWER MAIN EMERGENCY REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT- 18TH & D STREETS NE AND 19TH & C STREETS NE
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
15 January, 2015
DC Water to Host Vice President Biden for Tour of DC Clean Rivers Project

CEO and General Manager George Hawkins will lead tour of launch site for Anacostia River Tunnel

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 January, 2015
Investigation continues after DC Water’s December drinking water advisory
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
6 January, 2015
Tingey Street Lane Shift On or About January 5
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 December, 2014
DC Water CEO/GM George Hawkins to appear on Kojo Nnamdi Show today at noon
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 December, 2014
*** 12/19/14: 8:45 am UPDATE ***

Do Not Drink Advisory Remains in Effect

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 December, 2014
DO NOT DRINK Advisory Lifted for Affected DC Water Customers

**Effective December 19, 2014 - 4 PM**

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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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