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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 January, 2009
DC WASA responds to recent articles on drinking water and public health, reassuring consumers that District drinking water is safe
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 January, 2009
DC WASA Issues $300 Million in Public Utility Senior Lien Revenue Bonds

Both Retail and Institutional Oversubscribed

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
25 January, 2009
DC WASA Hosts Public Education Sessions
During Review of Lead Water Pipe Removal Program
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 January, 2009
Extreme Cold Causing Leaks

Investigation and Repair Crews Working Around the Clock

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 January, 2009
Fitch Upgrades DC WASA’s Financial Outlook to “Positive”

Other Rating Agencies Affirm Credit Rating

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 January, 2009
Time Change for the 140th meeting of the Board of Directors
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 January, 2009
DC WASA budget to fund critical system improvements & new federally mandated environmental programs

DC WASA Board also approves additional assistance to help low-income customers

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
6 January, 2009
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 January, 2009
Water Supplier Reports Brief Water Quality Problem

Notice to District of Columbia Water Consumers

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
30 December, 2008
DC WASA earns numerous national awards
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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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