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Our capital improvement plan is measured in the billions. That's the level of investment required to upgrade our water and sewer systems, comply with federal mandates to reduce nutrient discharges and combined sewer overflows to local rivers, and improve the efficiency of our operations. This work is occurring across the city, and using the search filters below you can see what's happening in your neighborhood.

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CONSTITUTION AVENUE NE AREA WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS 6A AND 6C
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CONSTITUTION AVENUE NE AREA WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS 6A AND 6C
Efforts will help improve water quality and system reliability
Blue Plains Floodwall
Facilities
Blue Plains Floodwall
Project will protect wastewater treatment plant from impacts of climate change
Green Infrastructure
Clean Rivers
Green Infrastructure
Green Technologies for the District
Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B
Green Infrastructure
Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B
Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B
SMALL DIAMETER WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - Florida Avenue and Sherman Avenue, NW
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SMALL DIAMETER WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - Florida Avenue and Sherman Avenue, NW
Efforts will help improve water quality and system reliability
CSO 025 / 026 Sewer Separation Project
Clean Rivers
CSO 025 / 026 Sewer Separation Project
Sewer Separation Planned In Georgetown
Pressure Zone Improvement Program (PZIP) - Anacostia 2nd High
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Pressure Zone Improvement Program (PZIP) - Anacostia 2nd High
Project will improve system reliability and water pressure.
Bryant Street Pumping Station Improvements
Facilities
Bryant Street Pumping Station Improvements
This project will make significant HVAC system enhancements.
Anacostia 2nd High Residential Pressure Reducing Valve Installation Project
Water
Anacostia 2nd High Residential Pressure Reducing Valve Installation Project
Project will increase water pressure and increase flow from hydrants.
Green Alley Partnership
Green Infrastructure
Green Alley Partnership
One Team: Working Together, Improving the District
Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Pinehurst
Sewer
Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Pinehurst
Efforts will help eliminate the exposure of sewer assets to the stream channel.
Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Soapstone Valley Park
Sewer
Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Soapstone Valley Park
Benefits of this project include reducing stream and groundwater infiltration.
Enhanced Nitrogen Removal Facilities
Wastewater Treatment
Enhanced Nitrogen Removal Facilities
Plant now exceeds more stringent EPA requirements
Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station and Enhanced Clarification Facility
Wastewater Treatment
Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station and Enhanced Clarification Facility
Millions of gallons of combined sewage will wind up here for treatment
Filtrate Treatment Facilities
Wastewater Treatment
Filtrate Treatment Facilities
New DEMON® process will save millions in energy
Tingey Street Diversion Sewer Project
Clean Rivers
Tingey Street Diversion Sewer Project
Innovative Contracting for Clean Rivers Construction
HQO
Facilities
HQO
New Administrative Building Under Construction on SE Waterfront
CSO 019 Overflow Structure Project
Clean Rivers
CSO 019 Overflow Structure Project
Major Tunnel Relief Structure Completed
Blue Plains Tunnel Project
Clean Rivers
Blue Plains Tunnel Project
Award Winning Project Completed on Time and Under Budget
CSO 007 Diversion Sewer Project
Clean Rivers
CSO 007 Diversion Sewer Project
Communication Brings About Coordinated Project with DDOT
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Christening of TBM Emily with DC Water Interim General Manager Matt Brown holding bottle of tap water to christen Emily
DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community Day. Residents and families met Emily and stepped inside the tunnel where she will soon begin digging.

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