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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)
22 April, 2008
DC WASA to Host Public Hearing on Lead Service Replacement Program

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 April, 2008
Flooding survey information for Palisades community
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
14 April, 2008
DC WASA Releases Independent Review of Utility’s Budget

Independent review completed in compliance with District government legislation

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 April, 2008
WASA Emergency Line Temporarily Out of Service

For Water and Sewer Emergencies, Please Call 202-354-3720

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 April, 2008
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) Receives Bond Rating Upgrade
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 April, 2008
Telephone service has been restored
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
31 March, 2008
Temporary disinfectant change in drinking water

Annual Temporary Change Helps Keep DC, Arlington County and Falls Church Water Mains Clean

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 March, 2008
A separate water pollution control charge will appear on WASA bills this fall
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 March, 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)
10 March, 2008
Date Change for the WASA Board of Directors Environmental Quality and Operations Committee Meeting
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Plastic bottles, cups and other floating debris on the surface of the Anacostia River before the Anacostia River Tunnel began operating.
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Protecting our waterways starts with everyday actions and continues through critical infrastructure designed to keep pollution out of our rivers.
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