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At DC Water, we understand the importance of keeping our community informed about our services, projects, and achievements. Our news web page serves as a reliable source for the latest information on a range of topics.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 December, 2013
McMillan Construction Brings Traffic Impacts to First Street
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 December, 2013
McMillan Construction Brings Traffic Impacts to First Street
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 December, 2013
DC Water Employees Kick Off Annual Holiday Gift Drive

This year’s drive honors former colleague and AFSCME Local 2091 President James Ivey

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 November, 2013
MCMILLAN CONSTRUCTION COMES TO FIRST STREET
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 October, 2013
DC WATER TO PRESENT PRELIMINARY PLANS AND GATHER PUBLIC INPUT ON THE PROPOSED NORTHEAST BOUNDARY TUNNEL
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 October, 2013
DC Water’s Fourth Tunnel Boring Machine Journeying Underground for Clean Rivers
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 October, 2013
DC Water selects Skanska/Jay Dee Joint Venture to build First Street Tunnel, a measure to reduce localized flooding in NW DC
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
13 September, 2013
M Street Road Closure to Begin October 1
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 September, 2013
DC Tap Water Defeats Bottled Water in Blind Taste Test

63% of DC residents prefer tap water or could not tell the difference between tap and bottled water

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 August, 2013
Free Tap Water on the Go – There’s an App for That

DC Water and regional partners announce launch of the “TapIt Metro DC” app

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Canal Road Slope Stabilization Project Nears End; Off-peak Lane Closure to Replant Slope

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - CLEAN RIVERS - POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

DC Water is in the final stretch of its slope stabilization project along Canal Road NW, a critical project that will pave the way for Potomac River Tunnel construction at this site. Beginning, the week of December 15, 2025, one westbound lane of Canal Road will be closed during daytime, off-peak hours on weekdays and Saturdays to hydroseed the slope.

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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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