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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 September, 2014
Heavy Construction for First Street Tunnel Project is Underway- Commuters/Through Traffic Travelers are Advised to Seek Alternative Routes
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 September, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY: CONGRESSIONAL, CITY AND WATER SECTOR LEADERS CELEBRATE HOW MASSIVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS ARE STRENGTHENING AMERICAN CITIES, JOBS, COMPETITIVENESS
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
3 September, 2014
DC Water’s George S. Hawkins awarded prestigious Fuller Award by the American Water Works Association
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 August, 2014
DC Water Repairing Sewer Line Near Rock Creek Park;

Blockage caused sewage to overflow into Rock Creek

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 August, 2014
Westbound Mt. Olivet Road Lane Closure Continues Through September 5
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 August, 2014
DRINK TAP! DC WATER PRESENTS ANNUAL TASTE TEST CHALLENGE
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 July, 2014
DC Water GM George S. Hawkins and DC leaders celebrate Green Infrastructure (GI) projects at DC Water and green job training program for local residents

-- DC Greenworks Growing Futures green jobs program graduates eight trainees --

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 July, 2014
PRESS ADVISORY: DC Water, Councilmember Mary Cheh and others celebrate Green Infrastructure (GI) projects, and unique job training program for locals

Green Infrastructure projects include Ft. Reno reservoir green roof and GI at DC Water facilities to control stormwater in the District

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 July, 2014
Southbound 3rd Street Lane Closure On or About July 21
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 July, 2014
DC Water Announces Successful Sale of $350 Million
Green Century Bonds
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DC Water Revises Canal Road Slope Stabilization Plan in Response to Community Feedback

DC Water has revised its slope stabilization plan along Canal Road Northwest to significantly reduce traffic disruptions during construction.

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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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