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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)
31 July, 2008
DC WASA Replacing Water Mains in Dupont Circle

$1.6 million project to replace aged underground infrastructure

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 July, 2008
Change in location for the July Finance and Budget and Governance Committee meetings
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
14 July, 2008
Change in location for July Environmental Quality & Operations and Ad Hoc Drinking Water Quality Committee meetings
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 July, 2008
2008 Marks Blue Plains 70th Anniversary and the International Year of Sanitation
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
3 July, 2008
WASA Proposes Rate Increase for Water and Sewer Services

New Rate Structure Proposed for Combined Sewer Overflow Control

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 June, 2008
Ensure High Quality Drinking Water from the Tap
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 June, 2008
What lies beneath?

An amazing maze of aging water distribution pipelines

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 June, 2008
Don't Flush Prescription Drugs
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 June, 2008
PLEASE DO NOT TURN ON HYDRANTS
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 June, 2008
Open Fire Hydrants Cause Water Pressure and Safety Issues

WASA joins the District fire department in issuing a public safety alert

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Photo of West Road where construction will take place
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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