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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)
6 February, 2014
Bitter Cold January Causes Flood of Water Emergency Calls
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
30 January, 2014
DC Water holds two public meetings on proposal to modify Long Term Control Plan to include green infrastructure
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 January, 2014
DC Water expands backwater valve program for residents in Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park neighborhoods
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 January, 2014
Prepare your Pipes for the Next Cold Snap

--and what to do if they freeze--

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 January, 2014
DC Water unveils proposed modifications to the Long Term Control Plan to include green infrastructure
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 January, 2014
McMillan Construction Continues on North Capitol Street
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 January, 2014
McMillan Construction Brings Traffic Impacts to First Street

Updated Closure Information for Week of January 20

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 January, 2014
Green Infrastructure Summit: DC Water to unveil proposed modifications to the Long Term Control Plan to include green infrastructure
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 January, 2014
DC Water Announces Green Infrastructure Challenge Winners, Unveils Innovative Designs

-- Authority awards first phase of more than $1 million total in prize money --

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 January, 2014
McMillan Construction Brings Traffic Impacts to First Street

Updated Closure Information for Week of January 6

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