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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)
11 March, 2013
Spring Cleaning the Water Distribution System
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 March, 2013
DC Water Board of Directors Approves Strategic Plan

Blue Horizon 2020 Sets Vision for the Future of the Authority

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 March, 2013
Bryant Street NW Road Closure Begins March 11, 2013

DC Water to Replace Major Transmission Mains in NW
DDOT/DC Water Coordinating Road Closure

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 February, 2013
DC Water Extends Water Drop Mascot Auditions
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 February, 2013
Clean Rivers Project Construction on Rhode Island Avenue Begins February 22
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
13 February, 2013
DC Water Searching For Next Water Drop Mascot
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 February, 2013
DC Water Appoints Two New Executives

Chiefs of Finance, External Affairs Named

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 February, 2013
DC Water Launches First-Ever Water Drop Mascot Auditions
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 January, 2013
DC Water Gives Customers One-time Rebate
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 December, 2012
EPA Announces Clean Rivers, Green District Partnership With District of Columbia and DC Water

Green Infrastructure Initiative Supports Sustainable D.C. Goals

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Piney Branch Parkway Temporary Closure and Relocation

DC Water has nearly completed construction site preparation for the Piney Branch Tunnel project, including tree removal, and installation of fences

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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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