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Aug 15, 2023

D.C. Officials Look For Answers After Flooding Kills Animals At A Dog Day Care In NE

Rhode Island Avenue NE, where District Dogs is located, has seen several severe flooding events in the past two years.

Oct 28, 2022

This Project Will Keep Millions Of Gallons Of Sewage Out Of Rock Creek’s Piney Branch

DC Water is doing exploratory drilling in Rock Creek Park in preparation for the Piney Branch sewage project.

Sep 29, 2022

D.C. Has A Lead Pipe Problem. A New Report Recommends Lawmakers Mandate Their Removal

DC Water has a plan to replace all lead service lines by 2030, but may not meet that goal without a legal mandate.

Sep 13, 2021

No, The Lime Green Water In Rock Creek Park Isn’t Radioactive

DC Water vowed to “round up the usual leprechauns and investigate” reports of bright green water near Rock Creek. Turns out, it was a dye test after recent flooding.

Aug 05, 2021

D.C. Lifts Boil Water Advisory For All Customers

DC Water announced on Sunday morning that there had been two consecutive days of clear water samples.

Apr 27, 2021

DC Water Just Finished Digging A 5-Mile Tunnel 100 Feet Below The City

The tunnel will help make the Anacostia River safe to swim and fish in.

Apr 16, 2021

The EPA Loans D.C. $156 Million To Replace Outdated Pipes, Improve Water Quality

The funds will help improve water quality and cut costs for customers, officials say.

Feb 06, 2021

DC Water Wants To Help Pay Your Rent During The Pandemic

A new assistance program aims to help low-income residents, whose water bills are included in their rent.

Dec 16, 2020

D.C. Will Study Its Sewage To Find Clues Of COVID-19 Hotspots

“Feces can indicate the presence of a COVID 19 infection even if the person is showing no symptoms,” DC Water says.

Sep 11, 2020

After Sewage Overflows In Edgewood Homes, Neighbors Look For Answers From D.C. Leaders

Residents in the Northeast D.C. neighborhood spent Thursday and Friday bailing overflowing sewage out of their homes.

 
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