Update
Work on the Potomac Interceptor at Pennyfield Lock is moving faster than expected. Crews were able to make significant progess, finishing preparationg work to begin the permanent repair this morning. As a result the temporary closure in the Pennyfield Lock area where construction is taking place began one day earlier than the Friday, November 13, start we announced yesterday. That means, the ...
First Stop Nov 19: Enjoy Free Giveaways and Live Music While Learning about LFDC
DC Water’s Lead Free DC (LFDC) Program is going on the road with a Ward Wide Tour. We’ll be spreading the word about replacing lead service lines with fun, festive community pop-up events making stops in all eight wards.
DC Water will temporarily close part of the C & O Canal National Historical Park at Pennyfield Lock (Lock 22) to make critical repairs to the Potomac Interceptor sewer line. The Montgomery Parks Pennyfield Lock Neighborhood Conservation Area and boat ramp will also be closed. The closure is expected to begin as early as Friday, November 13 and may remain in effect through Sunday, November 22.
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DC Water is being honored with a national award from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The award recognizes DC Water for its rehabilitation of a critical section of the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line that serves the region.
The project was named a 2026 National Design-Build Merit Award winner in the Water/Wastewater category. It was also one of four projects in that category ...
On Thursday, November 5, beginning at 9 p.m., DC Water will be doing valve repair work involving lane closures and potential delays along M Street NW in Georgetown. Crews will replace one large valve and two small valves, continuing repairs that began Monday but were not completed because of unforeseen issues. The scheduled work and lane closures are expected to last eight hours, through 5 a.m ...
Drivers should expect periodic traffic delays midday and overnight on Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland-DC border through December 23, 2026, as DC Water works to complete emergency repairs on the Potomac Interceptor sewer system.
During scheduled work periods 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. – 4 a.m., one lane may be closed to allow crews to safely deliver pipe, prepare for upcoming work, and ...
DC Water will replace multiple defective valves on a water main along a key thoroughfare in Georgetown tonight, Monday, November 2. Work will begin at 8 p.m., to address priority repairs and help keep water service reliable. Expect lane closures and delays on westbound M Street NW between 25th and 36th streets. One northbound lane on 25th Street NW at M Street will also be closed.
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Work on Long-Term Rehabilitation of the Potomac Interceptor Continues
Today, DC Water marked the start of work to restore a section of the historic C & O Canal. Construction is underway to rebuild the clay liner which creates a waterproof seal that keeps the canal water from leaking. It’s the next step in the environmental rehabilitation process following the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse in ...
During the midday hours, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., on Wednesday, October 28, delays are possible on Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland-DC border. One lane will be closed to allow DC Water to safely deliver equipment for ongoing sewer repairs on the Potomac Interceptor pipeline.
DC Property Owners Encouraged to Check Fire Sprinkler Systems
Just as you routinely check your smoke alarms to make sure they work in an emergency; you should also routinely check your fire sprinkler system. During Fire Prevention Month, DC Water and DC Fire and EMS are encouraging District property owners and managers to report whether they have a fire sprinkler system and if so whether it's ...
