Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B

Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B

Rock Creek GI Project B 

Thank You!

DC Water thanks you for your patience during construction of green infrastructure (GI)! We hope you enjoy the improvements to your neighborhood.  You can find the GI practices constructed within the Rock Creek Project B area by clicking on the interactive map below:

Overview

Rock Creek Project B is part of DC Water's Clean Rivers GI Projects. It is the second GI project constructed in the Rock Creek Sewershed. The first green infrastructure project, Rock Creek Project A, was completed in 2018 in the Brightwood Park and Manor Park neighborhoods. DC Water’s Clean Rivers Projects will significantly reduce the level of pollution to the District’s waterways produced by the discharge of stormwater runoff and sanitary sewer flows, known as combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

Rock Creek Project B was completed in December 2023 and includes the construction of alley permeable pavement and bioretention sites. These practices manage stormwater by taking advantage of the earth's natural processes, such as allowing the water to infiltrate into the soil, evaporate into the air or be used by plants which transpire it as vapor. In addition to managing stormwater, GI contributes to beautifying the streetscape and making it more welcoming for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers.

 

Maintenance

To ensure continued performance of GI and the associated reduction of combined sewer overflows, the GI facilities will be maintained regularly.  DC Water is responsible for maintenance of GI facilities. Facility IDs will be placed at each GI facility that DC Water constructs in your neighborhood and you can contact DC Water if you notice trash or other issues in the facilities.

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Click here to learn more about DC Water's green infrastructure projects.

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Clean Rivers

The Clean Rivers Project is DC Water's ongoing program to reduce combined sewer overflows into the District's waterways - the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and Rock Creek. The Project is a massive infrastructure and support program designed to capture and clean water during heavy rainfalls before it ever reaches our rivers.

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