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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 June, 2009
Please Do Not Turn On Hydrants!
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 June, 2009
Health and Welfare Benefits Extended to Domestic Partners of DC WASA Employees
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 June, 2009
DC WASA and DC Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (OLA)Co-Sponsor Free Informational Fair & Community Cookout

Focus is on Environment, Health and Providing Useful Information on Services and Utilities

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 May, 2009
“FOR A BETTER HOME…FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY”

“PARA UN MEJOR HOGAR…PARA UNA MEJOR COMUNIDAD”

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 May, 2009
Washington Aqueduct Returns To Chloramine Disinfectant for Area Tap Water

Yearly Treatment Change Concludes

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 April, 2009
DC WASA Hosts Public Meetings on Proposed Rate Increase
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 April, 2009
DC WASA is Leader in Protecting the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 April, 2009
DC WASA Performing Inspection on Crosstown Water Tunnel in Northwest DC
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 April, 2009
DC WASA Recognized for Efforts to Improve the Anacostia

Agency General Manager Recognized for Years of Work to Control Water Pollution

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 April, 2009
DC WASA Hosts Public Meetings on Proposed Rate Increase
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Picture of previous rock slide on the slope
DC Water Revises Canal Road Slope Stabilization Plan in Response to Community Feedback

DC Water has revised its slope stabilization plan along Canal Road Northwest to significantly reduce traffic disruptions during construction.

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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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