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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)
10 September, 2010
DC Water and U.S. EPA Agree on Operating Permit Limits for Protection of Chesapeake Bay
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 September, 2010
DC Water, EPA Announce New Operating Permit for Blue Plains
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
31 August, 2010
District Residents May Apply for Utility Discounts at Convention Center Friday, September 3
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 August, 2010
DC Water Honored for Innovative Research to Protect the Chesapeake Bay
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 July, 2010
Hydration Donation: DC Water Donates Water Coolers to District Youth Sports Programs
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 July, 2010
“Hidden” DC Water infrastructure front and center in July 25 issue of Washington Post Magazine
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 June, 2010
Beat the Heat, But Leave Fire Hydrants Alone
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 June, 2010
District of Columbia Residents: Here's What's in Your Tap Water

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Released

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
15 June, 2010
A Fresh Brand for Clean Water in the Nation’s Capital

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Now Known as DC Water

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 June, 2010
A Fresh Brand for Clean Water in the Nation’s Capital

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority to Unveil New Trade Name, Logo, Slogan

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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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