DC WASA to Host Meeting on Environmental Impact and Benefits of Combined Sewer Overflow Control Work along the Anacostia River

August 20, 2009

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) is undertaking an ambitious effort to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Anacostia and Potomac rivers and Rock Creek. In conjunction with DC WASA’s continuing public outreach commitment to inform citizens and stakeholders and solicit their comments, an Environmental Information Document (EID) is being prepared and a public meeting has been scheduled on:

Thursday, September 17, 2009
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Washington Highlands Library
115 Atlantic Avenue, SW

See attached document for a downloadable flyer and additional information.

Latest News

Map of area on K and 30th St where utility investigation will occur

Map: The blue arrows represent the pedestrian detour. Motorists follow the yellow arrows. The bicycle trail remains open.

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT 

Beginning on or about May 8 ...

Images showing the crack in the crown of the red brick sewer.

DC Water is preparing for emergency repairs on a large sewer line next to Rock Creek, after discovering significant structural issues. The six-foot pipeline, known as the Rock Creek Main Interceptor ...

DC Water Potomac River Tunnel Project construction site at West Potomac Park

As part of the excavation work for DC Water’s Potomac River Tunnel Project, weekly controlled underground blasting operations at the West Potomac Park construction site will begin as early as next ...

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Map of area on K and 30th St where utility investigation will occur
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 30th and K streets Northwest: Temporary Lane and Sidewalk Closures

Map: The blue arrows represent the pedestrian detour. Motorists follow the yellow arrows.

Latest Blog Post
A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting