No overflow events impacting surface waters have been reported in the past 24 hours as crews continue advancing construction of the two new access pits to support full installation of the enhanced bypass pumping system. Additional high-capacity bypass pumps are on site in advance of the forecasted weather on Sunday to help manage anticipated higher flows associated with rainfall and snowmelt.

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DC Water Completes Critical Work, Ensuring Public Safety and Roadway Stability Tonight, DC Water has reopened the northbound lanes of 14th Street NW between L Street and Thomas Circle, following the successful completion of emergency repairs to a century-old, abandoned sewer tunnel beneath the roadway. These repairs took place over the past week, ensuring the safety and stability of this critical thoroughfare.

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Potomac Interceptor Repair UpdateFebruary 12, 2026

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No overflow events impacting surface waters have been reported in the past 24 hours. Crews continue advancing construction of two new access pits to support installation of the enhanced bypass pumping system. The first of the new high-capacity bypass pumps is scheduled to arrive on site Friday. These pumps will increase redundancy and overall system capacity, allowing flows to be safely diverted so crews can isolate the damaged section of pipe and remove the rock dam obstructing the interceptor. DC Water is closely monitoring the ... Read More