
The results are in—green infrastructure projects achieved goals for stormwater runoff

Residents in multifamily properties like apartments and condos can now apply for assistance
WASHINGTON, DC — DC Water today announced that residents in apartments and condos whose utilities are included in their rent or HOA fees can apply for the new customer assistance program for tenants in the District of Columbia. Until now, the program—called the Multifamily Assistance Program (MAP) —was ...

(Washington, DC) – On or about May 26, 2021, between 11 pm and 1 am, the 74-ton main drive of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) will be hauled away from DC Water’s R Street, NW construction site. The main drive is the TBM part that powers the cutterhead to spin and cut into the ground. Between May and June, the contractor is disassembling the TBM and hauling approximately 20 parts to the project ...

(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor continues to disassemble and haul away parts of Chris the tunnel boring machine (TBM). Three pieces of the TBM will be removed and hauled this week to the project construction site near RFK Stadium. The upcoming removals will occur on or about May 19, May 20, and May 21, 2021, between 10 pm and 1 am.
The parts will be hauled on flatbed trucks and escorted ...

(Washington, DC) -- Chris the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) completed excavating the Northeast Boundary Tunnel and will be disassembled and brought to the surface. Approximately 20 pieces must be transported via flatbed trucks from the drop shaft at 6th and R Streets, NW to the DC Water construction site near RFK Stadium.
Three pieces of the TBM will be removed and hauled this week. The removals ...

After a three-year, five-mile journey below the District, “Chris” the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has finished excavating the Northeast Boundary Tunnel.
Now crews will break him into 20 smaller pieces and use a crane to lift him to the surface at the R Street, NW construction site where he will be transported away. This process will run between May and June 2021 following three years underground – ...

Sewer separation will disconnect stormwater systems from the combined sewer system

WIFIA loan supports essential improvements to DC’s water system at affordable cost

Plans for both waterways receive approval from Environmental Protection Agency

On or about April 12, 2021, DC Water contractors will begin mobilizing a construction site on Rhode Island Avenue NE in the median area, extending from Reed Street NE to the entrance of Forman Mills parking lot. The construction site will occupy the middle two lanes and will be surrounded by a temporary concrete barrier and fence for safety. Traffic will flow around the median area work zone in ...