Potomac Interceptor Community Engagement
Mayor Gaskins, leaders from DC Water and VA DEQ at Alexandria meeting

DC Water has hosted a series of community meetings in February and March to provide a comprehensive update on the Potomac Interceptor response, the current system status, and next steps in the repair and long-term rehabilitation efforts. Thank you to everyone who participated in one of one of the meetings in the District, Bethesda and Alexandria. Residents and other stakeholders asked great questions of DC Water staff and representatives from DC, Maryland, Virginia and local environment and health agencies.

You can see watch videos of the meetings and download the presentations below.

Alexandria Town Hall

Thursday, March 19

DC Water participated in a meeting with residents in Alexandria at the invitation of Mayor Alyia Gaskins. We were joined by Mike Rolband, the Director of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

You can watch a recording of the meeting and view the presentations below.

DC Water Presentation

Virginia DEQ Presentation

Montgomery County Follow-Up Meeting

Wednesday, March 18

DC Water returned to Bethesda for a follow-up meeting with the community. 

You can watch a recording of the meeting below, and click here to see the presentation.

District of Columbia Community Meeting

Wednesday, February 25 

DC Water leadership and staff were joined by the directors of the District Department of Energy and Environment, Department of Health, and Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.

To download the presentation click here.

Maryland Community Meeting

Thursday, February 26

DC Water hosted a meeting at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, in coordination with the Mayor of Glen Echo and Cabin John Citizens Association. Congressman Jamie Raskin provided opening remarks and officials from the Maryland Department of the Environment, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protect, and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services participated along with DC Water's leadership and technical staff.

To download the presentation click here.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

View of Mary at bottom of shaft inside tunnel shown from above
DC Water Launches Tunnel Boring Machine Mary, Marking Important Step for Potomac River Tunnel Project

First turn of cutterhead signals the start of excavation for the Potomac River Tunnel Project

In a defining moment for one of the District’s largest infrastructure investments, DC Water has marked its next major milestone in the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The first tunnel boring machine, Mary, has launched her northbound journey breaking through the soil to signal the start of excavation.

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A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
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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.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
April 23, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.