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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)
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

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 December, 2012
District Breaks Ground on Large-Scale Flood Relief for Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park

NE Boundary Neighborhood Protection Project to Come Online in Stages, Beginning Early 2014

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DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community Day. Residents and families met Emily and stepped inside the tunnel where she will soon begin digging.

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