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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 December, 2014
DC Water Distributes Water during Do Not Drink Advisory for Portion of NW Washington
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 December, 2014
Do Not Drink Advisory Remains in Effect for DC Water Customers in Portion of NW Washington

Effective 5:45 PM, December 18, 2014

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 December, 2014
12/18/2014: 7:30 am update

Do Not Drink Advisory Issued for DC Water Customers in Small Portion of Northwest DC

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 December, 2014
Do Not Drink Advisory Issued for DC Water Customers in Small Portion of Northwest DC
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 December, 2014
*** 12/17/2014: 8:00 p.m. UPDATE ***

Do Not Drink Advisory Issued for DC Water Customers in Small Portion of Northwest DC

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
12 December, 2014
DC Water names giant tunnel boring machine to be used on largest construction project in the District since Metro

– Cardinal Donald Wuerl from the Archdiocese of Washington blesses the TBM before its two and a half mile underground journey

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 December, 2014
*New Date* - DC Water To Name Newest Massive Tunnel Boring Machine in December 12 Ceremony;

Archbishop of Washington to offer blessing for workers and the TBM

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 December, 2014
M Street Restoration Work Continues
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 December, 2014
DC Water wins Regional “Deal of the Year” award by The Bond Buyer

DC Water among five regional and three specialty deals recognized

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 December, 2014
DC Water General Manager George Hawkins named a “2014 Public Official of the Year” by GOVERNING Magazine

Nine exceptional state and local government officials honored

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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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