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Aug 06, 2018

Water Pressure Increase Could Temporarily Cause Contamination In Some Ward 8 Residents’ Water

Increased water pressure is a good thing, generally, but it can also sometimes cause water quality complications.

Sep 13, 2017

Photos: D.C.’s First Water Tank In Seven Decades Rises In Southeast

The last time DC Water built a water tower in the city was 1945, and officials have been planning for the new $14 million tower for 10 years.

Aug 24, 2016

Water Tower In Congress Heights Is DC Water’s First In 71 Years

It’s scheduled to be completed in 2018.

 
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