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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Midday Delays Possible on Clara Barton Parkway at Maryland-DC Line Wednesday, Oct 28

Drivers should expect delays on Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland – DC border on October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During ...
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DC Water and DC Fire and EMS Launch Fire Sprinkler Safety Campaign During Fire Prevention Month

Just as you routinely check your smoke alarms to make sure they work in an emergency; you should also routinely check your ...
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Delays Expected on Clara Barton Parkway for Sewer Project at Maryland-DC Border, Oct 22-23

Drivers should expect delays on Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland – DC border on October 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, one lane will be closed to allow DC Water to safely ...
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures for Valve Replacement on Key Bridge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – DC Water will replace a defective valve on a 30-inch water main on the outbound side of the Key Bridge tonight. The work will take place between 10 pm Friday night and 6 am Saturday ...
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Additional Testing Further Confirms the Potomac River Has Returned to Normal

Expanded testing by DC Water found that the Potomac River is healthy and that there is no evidence of lasting harm to the river from January’s collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line. “We know ...
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DC Water Rates Will Change October 2, While Maintaining Affordability, Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON, DC — Beginning October 2, 2026, DC Water rates will increase by less than six percent. For the average residential customer, the total monthly bill is expected to rise by about $9, from ...
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Pennyfield Lock Boat Ramp Closed to Trailers During Potomac Interceptor Rehabilitation Project

The Pennyfield Lock boat ramp will be closed to trailers carrying boats for the duration of the ongoing Potomac Interceptor Rehabilitation Project near Pennyfield Lock Road. Kayakers and other ...
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EMERGENCY WATER MAIN BREAK

DC Water crews/contractors are currently repairing a broken 12 inch water main located on Ingraham St NW Between 13th St NW and 14th St NW. Also, on 14th St NW Between Ingraham St NW and Jefferson St ...
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DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community ...
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DC Water Completes Critical Potomac Interceptor Sewer Line Repairs at Broad Run

DC Water has completed the second of four critical repair projects on the Potomac Interceptor Sewer Line. Crews finished strengthening a 490-foot section of the pipe at Broad Run in Loudoun County ...
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DC Water Transitions Potomac River Water Quality Testing to Twice a Week

DC Water is moving from daily Potomac River water quality testing to testing twice a week. The change is part of our continued response to the January Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse. Daily testing ...