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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 October, 2009
DC Water and Sewer Authority Releases Study of Lead Levels in Water Associated with Residential Galvanized Plumbing

HDR Engineering Inc. Reports That In-Home Plumbing Can Potentially Be Source of Lead

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 October, 2009
DC WASA Hosts Industry Outreach Meeting on Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Tunnel Program

Engineering Design and Construction Service Providers Invited to Attend

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 September, 2009
DC WASA Recognized By CIO Magazine as “Top 100”

-- Innovative Solution Enables Forward-Looking Capabilities--

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
25 September, 2009
DC WASA Board of Directors Lowers Proposed Rate Increase
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 September, 2009
NACWA recognizes DC WASA with three awards for Research & Technology, Education and Outreach, and Performance
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 September, 2009
Time Change for Finance and Budget Committee
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 September, 2009
DC WASA Board Chair and Interim General Manager Testimony before the Committee on Public Works and Transportation for the Council of the District of Columbia
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 September, 2009
PUBLIC MEETING ON PROJECTS TO CONTROL COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS TO THE ANACOSTIA RIVER
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
3 September, 2009
New General Manager for DC WASA Named
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 August, 2009
DC WASA to Host Meeting on Environmental Impact and Benefits of Combined Sewer Overflow Control Work along the Anacostia River
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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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