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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 January, 2009
DC WASA Issues $300 Million in Public Utility Senior Lien Revenue Bonds

Both Retail and Institutional Oversubscribed

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 January, 2009
DC WASA responds to recent articles on drinking water and public health, reassuring consumers that District drinking water is safe
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
25 January, 2009
DC WASA Hosts Public Education Sessions
During Review of Lead Water Pipe Removal Program
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 January, 2009
Extreme Cold Causing Leaks

Investigation and Repair Crews Working Around the Clock

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 January, 2009
Fitch Upgrades DC WASA’s Financial Outlook to “Positive”

Other Rating Agencies Affirm Credit Rating

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 January, 2009
Time Change for the 140th meeting of the Board of Directors
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 January, 2009
DC WASA budget to fund critical system improvements & new federally mandated environmental programs

DC WASA Board also approves additional assistance to help low-income customers

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
6 January, 2009
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 January, 2009
Water Supplier Reports Brief Water Quality Problem

Notice to District of Columbia Water Consumers

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
30 December, 2008
DC WASA earns numerous national awards
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Now Fully Assembled, It’s Full Speed Ahead for the tunnel boring machine Mary and the Potomac River Tunnel

Final Gantry Completes Mobile Support Train Behind Mary Stretching More Than 700 Feet

DC Water’s tunnel boring machine Mary may be the muscle behind the Potomac River Tunnel Project, but the gantries that trail behind her form the heart, brains, and guts of the operation. Now crews have lowered and connected the final gantry section, giving Mary the tools and equipment she needs to continue tunneling north.

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