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SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM SOUTHWEST/SOUTHEAST/NORTHEAST AREAS – WARDS 7&8

Map of Project Area

OVERVIEW

As part of its Capital Improvement Program, DC Water will be performing sanitary sewer rehabilitation project within the Anacostia Park, Fairlawn, Buena Vista, Barry Farm, Greenway, Kenilworth, Mayfair, River Terrace, Anacostia Naval Station, Bolling Air Force Base and Anacostia Neighborhoods (See back page for construction location map). While extending the service life of this sewer system, other benefits of this rehabilitation project will include improved structural integrity of the sewer, while also maintaining adequate hydraulic capacity and mitigating potential sanitary sewer overflows.

 

PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK

  • Rehabilitation of approximately 102,315 linear feet of 24-inch to over 120-inch sewer pipe within the project area using various rehabilitation technologies
  • Point repairs to portions of pipe, where needed (this will require some excavation).
  • Rehabilitation of approximately 153 manholes and other structures along the sewer alignment.

 

SCHEDULE

  • Estimated Construction start: July 2026
  • Estimated Construction completion: July 2033
  • Normal work hours: 9:30AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday
    • For arterial and collector roads: 9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday
    • For local roads: 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday through Friday
  • Contractor may work at night or on weekends, dependent upon certain construction activities or inclement weather

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • If a temporary water service shut-off is necessary at any point during the project, affected residents will be notified 48 hours in advance. All scheduled service interruptions will be Minimal.
  • DC Water will work to achieve minimal disruption during construction operations.
  • Noise and vibrations will be closely monitored throughout the project.
  • During construction, bypass piping will be installed from manhole to manhole to divert sewer flow.
  • For any necessary temporary interruption of sewer services during construction, affected customers will be notified 7 days in advance.
  • Some odor may be noticed temporarily during construction operations.

 

TRAFFIC

  • Flagging operations may be used daily for each construction phase to maintain traffic in the construction work zone.  All Traffic Control Plans will be approved by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT).
  • During construction, “no-parking” signs may be placed in certain areas in and around the job site. Notifications regarding “no-parking” zones will be posted 72 hours prior to construction, as required by DDOT.

 

PARTNERS

  • DC Water is working to ensure minimal disruption during this project. Regular updates will be provided to impacted residents, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, Wards 7 & 8 representatives in the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services, Wards 7 & 8 Councilmembers Trayon White and Wendell Felder and members of their staff. 

 

Contact Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

DC Water Project Manager
Alan Salas
202-787-4233
alan.salas@dcwater.com

DC Water Project Contractor
Clark/Michels JV – Mark Orebiyi
240-653-7070
mark.orebiyi@dcwater.com

 

DC Water Standard Contacts:

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

DC Water Office of Marketing and Communications: (202) 787-2200

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