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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 December, 2005
WASA Investigates Northeast Neighborhood Sewer Backup
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 December, 2005
WASA, Bread for the Soul Team to Deliver Holiday Gifts to Families Living with HIV/AIDS
1 December, 2005
WASA Employees Help Fund Red Cross Katrina Relief Effort

Donation of Unused Annual Leave Balances Drives Support

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
3 November, 2005
WASA Reschedules Final Public Meeting on River Cleanup Efforts
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 November, 2005
WASA Receives First Place US EPA Award
For Exemplary Biosolids Management Program
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
6 October, 2005
WASA Hosts Four Public Meetings on River Cleanup Efforts
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 September, 2005
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board Trims Proposed Rate Increase
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
31 August, 2005
A Reminder from WASA and the District Department of Health to flush water from pipes that has become stagnant over an extended period of time

When drinking water faucets and kitchen sinks have not been used for many weeks, remember to allow the water to run before using it for drinking or cooking.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 August, 2005
***UPDATE***
WASA Continues Work to Replace Large Main Transmission Valve
Moderate Impact On Water Service
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 August, 2005
WASA Replacing Large Transmission Main Valves
With Minimal Impact in Northwest Area of the District
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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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