Throwback Thursday: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Potomac River Tunnel

August 08, 2024
Engaging scene in the Potomac River Groundbreaking Ceremony video.
We are flashing back to the groundbreaking ceremony in May for our newest project, which will reduce combined sewer overflows to the Potomac River. Please view the FULL  RECAP VIDEO on our YouTube Channel and to learn more about the project visit www.dcwater.com/prt.

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Graphic of Boil Water Advisory Lifted Notice with neighborhoods listed


**Advisory is Lifted as of 9:00 p.m., June 13, 2025** 

All DC Water customers in the impact area under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the ...

Spanish language graphic lifting boil water advisory

 ** La advertencia se levanta a partir de las 21:00 del jueves 13 de junio de 2025** 

 Todos los clientes de DC Water en la zona afectada, bajo la recomendación preventiva de hervir el agua, pueden ...

Phase 1 repair photo of tunnel and worker inside after completion

Following a nearly year-long construction effort, DC Water has completed repairs on a nine foot diameter, 140-year old sewer tunnel on 22nd Street Northwest. Construction was done in two phases, with ...

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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.
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