PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: DC Water to Provide Update and Next Steps on Potomac Interceptor Response
DC Water will host two community meetings to provide a comprehensive update on the Potomac Interceptor response, current system status, and next steps in emergency repair and long-term rehabilitation efforts.
DC Water crews have implemented an enhanced bypass system and added redundancy measures to prevent further overflow events while emergency repairs are underway. No additional overflows entering the Potomac River have occurred since February 8. Crews are removing rocks and debris from the collapsed section of pipe and emergency repairs are projected to be completed by mid-March.
The meetings will provide a structured overview of:
- What occurred
- Immediate response actions
- Current repair timeline
- Long-term Capital Improvement Plan commitments
- Opportunity for questions and answers
DC Water officials and technical staff will present information directly and answer questions from community members.
Meeting Information
Wednesday, February 25 - Washington, DC
What: Community Meeting on Potomac Interceptor Response
Where:
DC Water – 1385 Canal St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Time: 7:00 PM
Who:
David L. Gadis, CEO
Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia
Matt Brown, CFO, DC Water
Kirsten Williams, CAO, DC Water
Moussa Wone, VP, Clean Rivers Project
Jeff Peterson, Director, Clean Rivers Project
Thursday, February 26 – Bethesda, Maryland
What: Community Meeting on Potomac Interceptor Response
Where:
Walt Whitman High School (cafeteria) – 7100 Whittier Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817
Time: 7:00 PM
Who:
David L. Gadis, CEO
Matt Brown, CFO, DC Water
Kirsten Williams, CAO, DC Water
Moussa Wone, VP, Clean Rivers Project
Jeff Peterson, Director, Clean Rivers Project
Background
Between January 19 and February 9, an estimated 243.5 million gallons reached the Potomac River. The affected pipe had previously been identified for rehabilitation under DC Water’s Capital Improvement Plan and was scheduled for repair this summer.
Protecting public health and the Potomac River remains DC Water’s top priority. For the latest information about the Potomac Interceptor Response, go to dcwater.com/potomac-interceptor-collapse.
