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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: Emergency Repair Work Set to Begin on Potomac Interceptor
Repair efforts continue as we reach 23 days in which no overflows have entered the Potomac River. Crews finished pressure washing the pipe upstream of the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor and preparations are underway for the application of the geopolymer lining to reinforce and strengthen the pipe.
DC Water Begins Environmental Restoration to Areas Impacted by Sewer Overflow from the Potomac Interceptor
National Park Service Issues Special Use Permit to Move Forward with Restoration Plan
DC Water has begun the rehabilitation and environmental restoration to address areas affected by the sewer overflow from a section of the Potomac Interceptor that collapsed January 19. Contaminated material is being hauled away and work is underway to clear trees, brush, and contaminated debris in and around the collapse site as part of the environmental restoration plan approved by the National Park Service (NPS).
UPDATE: Progress on Potomac Interceptor Repair and Environmental Restoration Efforts
Potomac Interceptor Repairs Update
March 1, 2026
- Today marks a milestone, as we reach the three-week point with no overflows entering the Potomac River. The last release to reach the river occurred on ...
UPDATE: Nearly Three Weeks Without an Overflow to Potomac River as Repair Efforts Continue on Potomac Interceptor
Potomac Interceptor Repairs Update
February 28, 2026
- The bypass pumping system continues to divert wastewater around the collapse site and back into the Potomac Interceptor, preventing any overflows ...
