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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 November, 2009
IBM and DC WASA Flow Technology into Washington DC’s Water and Sewer System

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority to automate water and sewer system and create business intelligence systems, with help from IBM

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 October, 2009
DC WASA To Host Additional Public Meetings on River Cleanup Efforts
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 October, 2009
DC WASA Welcomes New General Manager

George S. Hawkins takes helm at DC WASA after serving as DDOE Director

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
Time Change for Finance and Budget Committee
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)
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
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Image: A long arm machine drilling anchor bolts into the slope.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Single Westbound Lane Closure on Canal Road Saturday

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, one westbound lane of Canal Road Northwest NW will be closed between Foxhall Road (Glover-Archbold Trailhead) and the Georgetown University entrance. As part of DC Water’s slope stabilization project, a crew will remove debris from the bottom of the slope. The lane closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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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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