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Joined February 2010
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Our crews are working to restore water service following a water main break on Girard St NW. A broken hydrant discovered overnight requires additional repairs. In the meantime, we’ve delivered 140 cases of bottled water to affected residents. We appreciate your patience.
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Water service has been restored on Girard St NW following repairs to a broken water main and fire hydrant. Thank you to our crews for their hard work and to affected residents for their patience.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight repairs begin in Georgetown tonight at 8 PM. Expect lane closures on M St NW (25th–36th St) and 25th St NW at M St. About 100–120 customers are expected to temporarily lose water service for 8 hours. 🔗 dcwater.com/about-dc-water/m…
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📣 Georgetown neighbors! Join us virtually Nov. 12 for the latest on #PotomacRiverTunnel. Learn about upcoming work near K St. & 30th St. NW, Georgetown Waterfront Park and the Capital Crescent Trail. ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM 💻 Meeting details below ⬇️
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Freddy has entered the bathroom. 😭🚽 Clogged pipes and sewer backups? Now THAT’S a nightmare. This Halloween, keep wipes out of the toilet and in the trash. 🎃
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After months of cleanup, we’ve begun restoring the historic C&O Canal following January’s Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse. Crews removed 8,500 tons of contaminated soil, marking a major milestone in our recovery efforts! 🔗dcwater.com/about-dc-water/m…
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From Taiwan to DC! 🌎 Engineers and scientists from Taiwan’s Water Resources Agency toured our Potomac River Tunnel Project to explore innovative tunneling methods and how we're working to reduce pollution in the Potomac River.💧
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Not all emergency responders arrive in fire trucks. Some arrive with excavators and hard hats. This National First Responders Day, we’re recognizing #TeamBlue crews and the teams behind the scenes who respond to water main breaks and sewer emergencies across DC.
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Help keep everyone safe. Check your fire sprinkler system and share your water pressure information with us! Make fire sprinkler safety part of your property maintenance routine. Learn more and share your system status: firesprinkler.dcwater.com
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🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect delays on Clara Barton Parkway near the MD-DC border tomorrow, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One lane will be closed to allow equipment delivery to the Potomac Interceptor project site ahead of upcoming slip lining work. 🔗 dcwater.com/about-dc-water/m…
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What's Emily been up to since her blessing? 💧 Her massive cutterhead, protective shields, and first six support sections have been lowered underground. Crews are now connecting her electrical and hydraulic systems ahead of testing and her planned December tunneling launch.
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Our crews are on site repairing a 12-inch water main break on K Street NW between 16th and 17th streets. Road and lane closures are affecting the surrounding area, so expect delays. We appreciate your patience as crews work to complete repairs.
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September by the numbers! 💧 From replacing lead service lines to reaching more households across the District, #LeadFreeDC continues to make progress toward a lead-free future. See how we’re moving forward ⬇️ Check your property’s service line status: dcwater.com/lead
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This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, take steps to protect your household! Lead exposure can affect anyone, but children are especially vulnerable. Through #LeadFreeDC, we’re working to replace lead service lines across the District. Details▶️: dcwater.com/lead
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ProcrastiNex wanted to wait until tomorrow. Wendy had other plans. 😂💊 Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Don’t flush unused or expired medications. Find a collection site: dea.gov/takebackday
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It is Fire Prevention Month! Stay safe by checking your fire sprinkler systems, including water pressure. Learn more about how to check and report your system: dcwater.com/about-dc-water/m… Not sure what to look for? Watch our demonstration below.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect delays on Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland–DC border tomorrow (October 22) and October 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One lane will be closed for equipment delivery ahead of upcoming Potomac Interceptor rehabilitation work. 🔗 dcwater.com/about-dc-water/m…
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Pink looks good on #TeamBlue! 🎀 Our employees came together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to show their support and solidarity. 💗
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Scary 😱
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Did you spot us in Adams Morgan today? 💧 For #ImagineADayWithoutWater, our outreach team connected with residents, shared resources and highlighted the importance of the water services we rely on every day. Because a day without water is a day none of us can afford to imagine.
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