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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.
Photo of Great Falls of the Potomac River with fast moving rapids going over the falls
The Critical Need for a More Resilient Water Source and Protecting the One We Have
Source Water Protection Week highlights the case for second water source.

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Tunnel Boring Machine named Mary undergoing Factory Acceptance Testing
Factory Testing Complete on DC Water’s first tunnel boring machine for the Potomac River Tunnel

Her name is Mary and she’s a tunnel boring machine (TBM) capable of cutting through hard rock and boring a tunnel 21 feet in width. This month, she completed factory acceptance testing in Germany and ...

Head shot of Rabia Chaudhry Director of  Water Supply Resilience
DC Water names first Director to lead efforts to secure a more resilient water supply

DC Water’s efforts to build a more resilient water supply took a significant step forward with the announcement today of Rabia Chaudhry, PhD, PE, as the first Director of Water Supply Resilience. The ...

Photo of West Road where construction will take place
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Canal Road NW Entrance to Georgetown University

Beginning the week of April 21, 2025, DC Water will implement temporary traffic lane closures near Georgetown University’s Canal Road Northwest entrance to identify and mark underground utilities for ...

Map of Clara Barton Parkway near 495 with lane closures marked and site of incident damage
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Emergency Lane Closure Clara Barton Parkway Tuesday, April 1

DC Water and its engineers will conduct an emergency inspection of a 78-inch sewer pipe located next to the Clara Barton Parkway. This follows an incident where a contractor working in the area ...

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Tunnel Boring Machine named Mary undergoing Factory Acceptance Testing
Factory Testing Complete on DC Water’s first tunnel boring machine for the Potomac River Tunnel

Her name is Mary and she’s a tunnel boring machine (TBM) capable of cutting through hard rock and boring a tunnel 21 feet in width.

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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.
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