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Aug 13, 2019

Court Rules That D.C. Needs New Regulations Governing, Er, E. Coli In Our Waterways

The U.S. District Court decided that the limits, set by D.C. and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, violate the Clean Water Act.

Mar 17, 2016

D.C. Water Says Publisher’s Alarming Tap Water Tweet Was ‘Very Irresponsible’

A viral tweet implored residents to stay away from the tap.

Feb 25, 2016

14th And K St. NW Briefly Got Its Very Own Geyser

It resulted from a test shut on a water main, D.C. Water says.

Dec 22, 2015

Boring Over: First Street Tunnel Completed, Construction Remains

Lucy Diggs Slowe actually dug the tunnel right on schedule.

Oct 27, 2015

Photos: Is D.C. Water Hatching Alien Eggs? An Update on the First Street Tunnel Project

DCist descends 160 feet into the earth to find out what’s going on down under Bloomingdale.

Oct 16, 2015

Take A Tour Of D.C. Water’s Fancy New Poop-To-Power Plant

They are offering sPOOky Halloween tours from Oct. 28-30.

Apr 09, 2013

Boring: D.C. Water Christens Massive Machine That Will Build Metro-Sized Tunnel Under Potomac River

A massive tunnel boring machine will start digging a Metro-sized tunnel under the Potomac River soon as a means to store runoff and sewage from heavy storms.

Mar 18, 2013

Does Your D.C. Tap Water Smell Like a Swimming Pool? Fear Not, That’s Normal

Starting today, your D.C. tap water might start smelling a little bit like a swimming pool. That’s OK.

Feb 15, 2013

You Too Could Be Wendy the Waterdrop

Want to be a mascot for the city’s water utility? Now you can!

Jan 02, 2013

D.C. Water to Give All Customers a Rebate

D.C. Water announced yesterday that its customers would be getting a $9 rebate this year.

 
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