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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 August, 2004
Orthophosphate Update
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 August, 2004
WASA RECEIVES "PEAK PERFORMANCE AWARD"
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 July, 2004
Orthophosphate Update
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 July, 2004
MEDIA ADVISORY

WASA to Discuss D.C. Auditor’s Report Examining
One Large Meter Replacement Contract in 2000

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 July, 2004
EMERGENCY WATER VALVE REPAIR
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 July, 2004
Statement of Glenn S. Gerstell Chairman, Board of Directors DC Water and Sewer Authority on WASA Report

Summary of WASA Investigation

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 July, 2004
WASA Names Five Senior Executives to Major Posts
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 July, 2004
WASA Board Approves Plan to Replace All D.C. Lead Service Lines

Plan Calls for Largest Lead Service Line Replacement in District of Columbia

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 June, 2004
WASA Community Water Pledge
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 June, 2004
WASA Announces "Community Water Pledge"

Authority Outlines its Approach to Address Lead Service Line Issue

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Traffic Advisory: Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Lane Closure Beginning Jan 19

Beginning on or about January 19, 2026, weather permitting, DC Water will implement a temporary lane closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW b

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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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