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The Critical Need for a More Resilient Water Source and Protecting the One We Have
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DC Water Continues Community Dialogue on Potomac Interceptor Response
Second Meeting Scheduled in Bethesda; Community Forum in Alexandria Next Week
As DC Water nears completion of emergency repairs on the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, we remain committed to transparent communication and partnership with our community. Next week, two meetings are scheduled on March 18, in Bethesda, MD and March 19, in Alexandria, VA to hear from the community and provide informational updates.
Final Steps Complete, Preparations Underway for Returning Flow to the Potomac Interceptor
- DC Water has completed final site preparations to return the flow to the Potomac Interceptor, marking and important milestone after 33 consecutive days without an overflow to the Potomac River.
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Weather Slows Environmental Rehabilitation and Emergency Repairs, with Work Resuming Late Day and Overnight
- Environmental Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair work on the Potomac Interceptor sewer line was slowed by rain and snow, as we enter day 33 without an overflow into the Potomac River.
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Initial Phase of Environmental Rehabilitation on West Section of Drainage Channel Nearing Completion
With 32 days of no overflows reaching the Potomac River, DC Water and its contractor continue to make progress on the Environmental Rehabilitation of the areas impacted by the failure in the Potomac Interceptor. Meanwhile work is nearing completion in the coming days on the emergency repair and is expected to meet the mid-March target.
