D.C. Civil Engineers to Release Inaugural Infrastructure Report Card

January 07, 2016

Washington, D.C. — DC Water hosts the National Capital Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as they announce the results of the 2016 Report Card for D.C.’s Infrastructure on Thursday, Jan. 14. The report includes an evaluation of the District’s drinking water, wastewater, roads, energy, levees, parks, rail, roads, schools, solid waste and transit.

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WHAT: Event announcing the 2016 Report Card for D.C.’s Infrastructure at the site of D.C.’s largest construction project since Metro was originally built

WHO: National Capital Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers
George S. Hawkins, Esq. CEO and General Manager, DC Water

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: DC Water’s First Street Tunnel Project
2507 First Street, NW (First Street near Channing Street, NW)

WHY: Infrastructure has a direct impact on our lives every day—from the water we drink, to the schools our children attend and to the roads and rails we travel. Infrastructure is vital to our economy, security, recreation, and safety. Will D.C.’s infrastructure systems make the grade? Find out on January 14th.

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