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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
WASA AND DC FIRE DEPARTMENT REACH AGREEMENT ON ACTUAL NUMBER OF OUT-OF-SERVICE HYDRANTS
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 November, 2007
Report Shows District of Columbia Well Protected by Public Water System
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 November, 2007
WASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES HYDRANT AGREEMENT
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
31 October, 2007
WASA PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO ONLINE HYDRANT INFORMATION
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 October, 2007
WASA Board of Directors to vote on WASA and Fire Department fire hydrant agreement
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 October, 2007
Investigation of Sewer Line Break Underway

WASA installs bypass pipeline to protect Anacostia River

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 October, 2007
WASA Urges Customers To Practice Wise Water Use
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Map: The new trail route south of the work zone is a shared path for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists visiting the Washington Canoe Club.
New Section of Capital Crescent Trail Opens, Potomac River Tunnel Construction moves to next phase

The new trail route south of the work zone is a shared path for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists visiting the Washington Canoe Club.

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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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