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DC Water and WSSC Water Monitoring Forecasted Heavy Rainfall and Taking Preventative Measures to Protect Public Health and the Environment
With excessive rainfall forecasted for the region DC Water and WSSC Water are actively monitoring weather conditions and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize the risk of a controlled emergency sewage overflow from the Anacostia Wastewater Pumping Station (WWPS) in Capitol Heights, Maryland. This action would be taken as a last resort as the agencies work together to protect communities and the environment following the July 20 collapse of the 108-inch diameter Anacostia Sewer Force Main in Northeast Washington, D.C. near Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.

UPDATE: Need for Possible Controlled Emergency Sewage Overflow into Beaverdam Creek and Anacostia River NOT IMMINENT
Weather key factor. Overflow from WSSC Water’s Anacostia Wastewater Pumping Station (WWPS) in Capitol Heights into Beaverdam Creek and Anacostia River is last resort. Would protect Northeast D.C. neighborhood after collapse of 108-Inch Diameter Anacostia Sewer Force Main.

Proactive Notification of Possible Controlled Emergency Sewage Overflow into Beaverdam Creek and Anacostia River
Overflow at WSSC Water’s Anacostia Wastewater Pumping Station in Capitol Heights May Occur to Avoid Sewage Overflow in Northeast, D.C. Neighborhood Following Failure of the 108-Inch Diameter Anacostia Sewer Force Main Located in the District

DC Water Revises Canal Road Slope Stabilization Plan in Response to Community Feedback
DC Water has revised its slope stabilization plan along Canal Road Northwest to significantly reduce traffic disruptions during construction. The updated approach eliminates the need for a full-time ...