Rehabilitation of Creekbed Sewers

Project Areas

Through this project, DC Water will rehabilitate aging sewer infrastructure within various parks managed by Rock Creek Park within Northwest DC. DC Water has determined that assets within these areas have exceeded its design life and is in need of rehabilitation, while limiting disturbances to park resources.

DC Water is preparing to conduct initial field studies that will include, but not limited to manhole and pipeline inspections, environmental and topographic surveys and investigations, and stream reconnaissance. These studies will help identify environmental resources of concern, sewer assets and stream portions that need to be rehabilitated and/or addressed.

More detailed information on the four project areas included in this program and planned work can be found in each area’s respective project link below:

Anticipated Schedule

  • Environmental Field Surveys and Inspections – Winter 2024 to Spring 2026
  • Design Development and NEPA Compliance – To be determined
  • Construction – To be determined

Contact Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

DC Water Project Email
csrb@dcwater.com

DC Water Project Manager
Peter Kelley 
(202) 787-2540 
peter.kelley@dcwater.com

DC Water Project Liaison
Joyous Willis 
(202) 787-4065 
joyous.willis@dcwater.com

DC Water Standard Contacts
Water Quality and Technology Division
(202) 612-3440 

24-hr Emergency/Command Center
(202) 612-3400

Office of Marketing and Communications
(202) 787-2200

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.

With the first turn of Mary’s drill-like cutterhead underground, the machine pushed forward to begin tunneling, representing the transition from years of planning and preparation to active tunnel construction on the $819 million project.

Latest Blog Post
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.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
April 15, 2026
Wednesday, 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.