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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.
Photo of Great Falls of the Potomac River with fast moving rapids going over the falls
The Critical Need for a More Resilient Water Source and Protecting the One We Have
Source Water Protection Week highlights the case for second water source.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Construction 2900 block of K Street NW

DC CLEAN RIVERS - POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

Beginning the week of February 24, DC Water will implement temporary traffic changes, sidewalk closures, and parking restrictions in the 2900 block of K ...

CEO/GM Gadis addresses Stakeholder Alliance
DC Water Stakeholder Alliance welcomes new members to collaborate on key issues

The DC Water Stakeholder Alliance, a community advisory group, is coming together for a new term, with a new sense of urgency and a new slate of members to help address major issues impacting the ...

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Northbound Lane on 22nd St NW Reopens, Emergency Sewer Repairs Ongoing

Remaining lane closures to continue 22nd St NW from Massachusetts Ave to P St and Florida Ave NW

Repairs are progressing on a nine-foot sewer tunnel that has closed a section of 22nd St NW since early ...

Helicopter carrying drill rig equipment to boring locations in the Potomac River
DC Water explores sewer rehab project, drilling for rock core samples in the Potomac River

Helicopters used to drop off workers and drilling equipment mid-river 

It’s not every day you see a helicopter carry a 14-ton drill rig and workers dangling mid-air over the Potomac River but if you ...

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Photo of 2900 Block of K Street NW
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Construction 2900 block of K Street NW

DC CLEAN RIVERS - POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

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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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