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.

This is the final phase of construction as part of an ongoing project to assess the condition of water mains in Georgetown. Valves let crews start, stop, and direct water flow from the main. When a pipe leaks or ...

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 January.

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.