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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)
23 November, 2010
DC Water and DPW Launch 9th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

Employees have provided holiday baskets for over 1,000 families

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 November, 2010
DC Water General Manager Announces New General Counsel
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 November, 2010
Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region Hosts Anacostia River Clean Up at RFK Stadium
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 November, 2010
Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region Hosts Anacostia River Clean-Up at RFK Stadium
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
26 October, 2010
District Hosts Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Week-long Activities Focus on Protecting Child and Family Health

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 September, 2010
DC Water Honored by GFOA for Outstanding Budget Presentation and Financial Reporting
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 September, 2010
DC Department of Health & DC Water Encourage Residents to Surrender Unwanted and Expired Medications
The Drug Enforcement Administration Will Offer Local Collection Sites on
September 25
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 September, 2010
DC Water Honored for Outstanding Budget Presentation and Financial Reporting
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 September, 2010
The Taste Test Challenge: District Residents Reveal No Preference in Bottled or Tap Water
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 September, 2010
DC Water Sponsors Taste Test
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The TBM named Emily at the Herrenknecht factory in Germany
Tunnel Boring Machine Emily Passes Key Factory Test for DC Water Potomac River Tunnel Project

Final TBM prepares for shipment from Germany to DC, marking a major milestone in the Clean Rivers Program

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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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