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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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Update: Potomac Interceptor Repairs, February 15
Potomac Interceptor Repairs Update
February 15, 2026
- No overflow events impacting surface waters have been reported in the past 24 hours.
- The four high-capacity bypass pumps installed this week are now ...
UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repairs, February 14
Crews have completed construction of the two new access pits to support full installation of the enhanced bypass pumping system. Three high-capacity bypass pumps have been installed and are operational, with a fourth pump expected to be activated later tonight or early Sunday ahead of the forecasted weather to help manage anticipated higher flows associated with rainfall and snowmelt.
UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repairs February 13
No overflow events impacting surface waters have been reported in the past 24 hours as crews continue advancing construction of the two new access pits to support full installation of the enhanced bypass pumping system. Additional high-capacity bypass pumps are on site in advance of the forecasted weather on Sunday to help manage anticipated higher flows associated with rainfall and snowmelt.
Northbound Lanes of 14th Street NW Reopen Following Emergency Repairs to Abandoned Sewer Tunnel
DC Water Completes Critical Work, Ensuring Public Safety and Roadway Stability
Tonight, DC Water has reopened the northbound lanes of 14th Street NW between L Street and Thomas Circle, following the successful completion of emergency repairs to a century-old, abandoned sewer tunnel beneath the roadway. These repairs took place over the past week, ensuring the safety and stability of this critical thoroughfare.
