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DC Water Takes Measures Ahead of Rain, Snow to Prevent Flooding and Impacts on Potomac Interceptor Repairs
DC Water crews are working around the clock to keep the Potomac Interceptor repair site safe as another storm approaches. Since February 8, there have been no overflows to the Potomac River, and efforts are underway to bolster pump capacity and manage stormwater runoff due to expected heavy rain and snow that could flood the pumping site and endanger pumping operations.
UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repair, February 21
Potomac Interceptor Repair Update
February 21, 2026
- For nearly two weeks, no overflows have entered the Potomac River. The last release to the river occurred on February 8.
- Crews are continuing to remove ...
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: DC Water to Provide Update and Next Steps on Potomac Interceptor Response
DC Water will host two community meetings to provide a comprehensive update on the Potomac Interceptor response, current system status, and next steps in emergency repair and long-term rehabilitation ...
UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Collapse, February 20
Highlights
- Today marks the 12th consecutive day with no new overflow events entering the Potomac River or impacting surface waters.
- The bulkhead installed in the Potomac Interceptor at I-495 continues ...
