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DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
The Critical Need for a More Resilient Water Source and Protecting the One We Have
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DC Water Provides Next Steps in Environmental Remediation and Water Quality Monitoring in Potomac River
Hundreds of Sampling Results Confirm Return to Normal Bacteria Levels in Potomac River
DC Water has outlined its next steps to complete the environmental cleanup and its plan for continued water quality monitoring this summer, as part of the ongoing response to January’s failure in the Potomac Interceptor sewer pipeline. The plan, submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), is supported by extensive data from hundreds of samples.
C & O Canal Soil Removal Continues between Locks 10 and 12
Work continues to remove the remaining soil between locks 10 and 12 of the C & O Canal which was used as an emergency bypass while the Potomac Interceptor was repaired. Crews area also removing plants, trees, and shrubs in preparation for the long-term rehabilitation of the Potomac Interceptor.
Piney Branch Parkway Temporary Closure and Relocation
DC Water has nearly completed construction site preparation for the Piney Branch Tunnel project, including tree removal, and installation of fences, erosion and sediment controls, utilities, and ...
Capital Crescent Trail Pattern Change
DC Water will initiate the next phase of construction at the Capital Crescent Trail site near the Aqueduct by opening a temporary trail around the work zone. The new trail will open on or about May 6 ...
