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DC Water Prepares for Next Steps Following Initial Clean-Up, Start of Beautification and Revegetation in Impacted Areas
As work nears completion on the initial clean-up and temporary stabilization of the areas directly impacted by the Potomac Interceptor overflows, DC Water is beginning preparations for beautification and revegetation to restore native plants, trees, and shrubs.
Before moving to the next phase of environmental rehabilitation, DC Water is working with the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct soil sampling to verify the clean-up efforts.
Time for a Spring Refresh: DC Water Gives the System Its Annual Clean Sweep
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and cabinets. DC Water’s system gets a refresh too!
Starting March 23, DC Water will begin work that helps maintain more than 1,300 miles of water lines across the District. During this time, the disinfectant used in drinking water will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine through May 4. This switch helps support overall water quality throughout the year.
Clean-up Continues on C & O Canal, Initial Work in Remaining Areas Nearly Complete
Work is ongoing to complete the initial phase of environmental rehabilitation and temporary stabilization this week in areas directly impacted by the overflows. A small section of the drainage channel along Clara Barton Parkway remains. Preliminary clean-up of the culvert, tributary, and Potomac River shoreline has also been completed.
C & O Canal Clean Up Now Underway between Locks 13 and 14
- DC Water and its contractors are now working between locks 13 and 14 in the C & O Canal to vacuum out sludge and muck left behind by the bypass pumping system, that directed wastewater around the ...
