DC Water’s Newest Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Tunnel’s Southern Segment

Emily, DC Water’s second tunnel boring machine for the Potomac River Tunnel Project, has arrived at the West Potomac Park construction site. Once assembled and launched, she will excavate the tunnel’s southern section.

DC Water is reminding community members that it will host a Town Hall on Thursday, May 28, from 7–9 p.m. at DC Water Headquarters to discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget updates and rate adjustments, providing residents an opportunity to understand potential impacts and engage directly with leadership.

DC Water’s proposed $1.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget, focused on “Smart Spending for a Resilient Tomorrow,” includes investments in safe, reliable drinking water, improvements to aging water and sewer infrastructure, reducing pollution in local waterways, and ...

DC Water’s proposed $1.9 billion operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, focused on Smart Spending for a Resilient Tomorrow, includes funding to help provide safe, reliable drinking water, upgrade aging water and sewer infrastructure, reduce pollution in local waterways, and continue removing lead service lines across the District.