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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)
17 January, 2008
EPA Report Urges More Oversight of Wastewater Treatment Facilities to Protect Chesapeake Bay

Report from U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 January, 2008
New EPA Report Estimates $202.5 Billion Needed Nationwide to Control Wastewater Pollution

EPA Reports on Clean Water Infrastructure Needs

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 January, 2008
Water Main Break at Park Rd & Warder Street, NW

Crews on site now

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 January, 2008
Date Change for the 128th Meeting of the WASA Board of Directors
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 December, 2007
WASA HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 December, 2007
WASA to host Combined Sewer Overflow meeting East of the Anacostia
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 December, 2007
WASA and DPW Help Make the Season Bright for Some DC Families

Employees Participate in 6th Annual Bread for the Soul Toy and Food Drive

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 December, 2007
WASA Joins EPA and District Government to Protect Rivers from Storm Water Runoff
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 November, 2007
Fall Leaves and Low Water in Potomac River May Affect Tap Water Taste and Odor

Temporary condition has no health effect

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 November, 2007
Report Shows District of Columbia Well Protected by Public Water System
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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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