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NewsJune 21, 2021
During Flood Awareness Week, DC Water Reminds Customers to Prepare for Summer Rainstorm Events
9 months after severe floods, Authority provides update on customer assistance and community outreachRead more
9 months after severe floods, Authority provides update on customer assistance and community outreachRead more
NewsJune 07, 2021
DC Water Releases Plan to Remove All Lead Service Lines in the District by 2030
The plan prioritizes lead service line replacements for vulnerable populations and historically underserved communitiesRead more
Photo of a worker installing copper pipe
The plan prioritizes lead service line replacements for vulnerable populations and historically underserved communitiesRead more
NewsMay 27, 2021
DC Water’s pioneering Environmental Impact Bond a success
The results are in—green infrastructure projects achieved goals for stormwater runoffRead more
Photo of a green infrastructure installation
The results are in—green infrastructure projects achieved goals for stormwater runoffRead more
NewsMay 25, 2021
DC Water expands enrollment for multifamily customer assistance program
Residents in multifamily properties like apartments and condos can now apply for assistance WASHINGTON, DC — DC Water today...Read more
Residents in multifamily properties like apartments and condos can now apply for assistance WASHINGTON, DC — DC Water today...Read more
NewsMay 24, 2021
Evening Haul Scheduled for the Heaviest Tunnel Boring Machine Part
(Washington, DC) – On or about May 26, 2021, between 11 pm and 1 am, the 74-ton main drive of the tunnel boring machine (TBM)...Read more
(Washington, DC) – On or about May 26, 2021, between 11 pm and 1 am, the 74-ton main drive of the tunnel boring machine (TBM)...Read more
NewsMay 18, 2021
Traffic Advisory - Hauling More TBM Parts
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor continues to disassemble and haul away parts of Chris the tunnel boring machine (TBM)...Read more
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor continues to disassemble and haul away parts of Chris the tunnel boring machine (TBM)...Read more
NewsMay 06, 2021
Traffic Advisory - Tunnel Boring Machine Parts to be Transported through the District
(Washington, DC) -- Chris the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) completed excavating the Northeast Boundary Tunnel and will be...Read more
(Washington, DC) -- Chris the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) completed excavating the Northeast Boundary Tunnel and will be...Read more
NewsMay 04, 2021
Like a Cicada, Chris the Tunnel Boring Machine Emerges
After a three-year, five-mile journey below the District, “Chris” the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has finished excavating the...Read more
Image of the tunnel boring machine cutterhead.
After a three-year, five-mile journey below the District, “Chris” the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has finished excavating the...Read more
NewsApril 16, 2021
New DC Water project will improve the health of the Potomac River
Sewer separation will disconnect stormwater systems from the combined sewer systemRead more
Potomac River
Sewer separation will disconnect stormwater systems from the combined sewer systemRead more
NewsApril 15, 2021
EPA Administrator Regan Announces $156 Million Loan to DC Water to Accelerate Critical Infrastructure Repairs
WIFIA loan supports essential improvements to DC’s water system at affordable costRead more
WIFIA loan supports essential improvements to DC’s water system at affordable costRead more