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Major progress today at the Potomac Interceptor site: no sanitary sewer overflows from the damaged section in the past 24 hours.

Crews remain on site as excavation continues. Federal, state, & local officials also visited to see the work up close & review progress. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat...
January 29, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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Excavation is now underway at the Potomac Interceptor break. Crews are operating eight pumps around the clock, which has greatly reduced overflows. Repair timelines can’t be set until the damaged pipe is fully inspected. Learn more▶️: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
Excavation work underway at the Potomac Interceptor site, with heavy equipment, shoring panels, and safety tape visible around the dig area. Excavation work underway at the Potomac Interceptor site, with heavy equipment, shoring panels, and safety tape visible around the dig area. Excavation work underway at the Potomac Interceptor site, with heavy equipment, shoring panels, and safety tape visible around the dig area. Excavation work underway at the Potomac Interceptor site, with heavy equipment, shoring panels, and safety tape visible around the dig area.
January 28, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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HAPPENING TONIGHT:
Lead Free DC is hosting a winter session from 6 to 7 PM, covering how our winter schedule supports lead line work, tips to protect your pipes in freezing temps, and key program updates.

Join us▶️: bit.ly/lfdcwinter2026 #DCWater
January 28, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Cold temperatures may cause #LeadFreeDC to slow or shift some work to keep our crews safe this week. 

We’re anticipating delays caused by: 
✔️Unsafe location access 
✔️Temperature-related equipment malfunction 
✔️Limited visibility 

Your home matters to us ❄️💧🏠 #DCWater
January 28, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Our crews distributed bottled water to customers affected by an 8-inch water main break near 12th St NE and Gallatin St NE. Service impacts began yesterday. Crews are managing a complex repair and working to restore service as quickly as possible in cold conditions. #DCWater
DC Water crews working in snowy conditions, including staff loading cases of bottled water for distribution to customers. A snowy residential street with utility vehicles and traffic cones marking a work area in the distance.
January 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Crews continue operating the bypass system day and night at the Potomac Interceptor break. Cold weather is creating equipment and operational challenges, and full containment isn’t reached yet. Additional pumps are being installed to increase capacity. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
January 27, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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❄️ Temps are still low. If you’re seeing loss of water service, low pressure, or water in the street, call our Command Center right away: 202-612-3400 or dcwater.com/reportaproblem.

For issues inside your home, contact a licensed plumber or your landlord/property manager. #DCWater
A close-up of a metal faucet dripping water, with frost and ice forming around the spout.
January 26, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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We are nearing full containment of the Potomac Interceptor overflow.

The bypass system is sending ~40M gallons per day to Blue Plains. Most of the overflow is now contained, and crews are deploying more pumps to remove the remaining wastewater.

Details▶️: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
January 26, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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🌙 Give your home a quick winter check as temps drop tonight.

Our crews are on standby across the District to support customers if weather related emergencies or disruptions occur.

For all cold weather prep tips, we’ve got you covered ▶️: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat...
January 25, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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A little prep goes a long way in cold weather. 🥶 Extreme temps can disrupt water service, so having an emergency supply at home helps. Store at least 1 gallon per person per day, plus water for pets. Aim for 3 days or more.

More tips 🔗 dcwater.com/resources/emergencies/preparing-water-emergency
Three unopened gallon jugs of bottled water sitting on a clean kitchen counter with a soft, bright background.
January 25, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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🌨️Snow turned to sleet and freezing temps can burst pipes. Know where your shut off valve is before trouble hits. It’s usually in your basement or in a concrete box near the street.

Don’t wait. Instructions here 🔗 dcwater.com/resources/emergencies/preparing-water-emergency #DCWater
Close up view of a brass water shutoff valve with a green handle connected to metal pipes against a neutral wall.
January 25, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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🧊 Protect your pipes from the cold.

Freezing temps can cause pipes to burst, esp. in basements, attics, and crawl spaces.

❄ Let faucets drip
❄ Open cabinet doors
❄ Insulate exposed pipes
❄ If you’re away, keep thermostat at 55°F or higher

🔗 More tips: dcwater.com/cold-weather... #DCWater
Outdoor faucet covered in ice and icicles, showing extreme cold weather conditions that can lead to frozen pipes.
January 25, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Six pumps are now on and rerouting wastewater around the damaged Potomac Interceptor. Crews confirmed the bypass is working and capturing the majority of the flow. This will prevent further overflows and allow repairs to begin. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
Night scene of crews working beside large bypass hoses rerouting wastewater. Work lights shine on the equipment and trees as steam rises from flowing water. Night scene of crews working beside large bypass hoses rerouting wastewater. Work lights shine on the equipment and trees as steam rises from flowing water.
January 25, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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Heavy snow and extreme cold are in the forecast, and we’re ready. 💪❄️

Our Winter Weather Plan is active, with equipment and essential supplies staged across the District. Crews are on standby to support customers in case water service is disrupted. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
January 24, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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🧵 This morning a local resident named Kevin stopped by our command center van. He shared his love for the Potomac and the work he’s done along the river, then surprised our crews with an incredibly kind gesture. #DCWater
A local resident named Kevin shakes hands with a crew member near a work zone. Two other workers in safety gear stand nearby. A small chili setup with a pot, a stool, and a handwritten sign that reads “Thank you hot chili, Potomac River” sits on the ground. Several trucks are parked in the background.
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Significant progress near Clara Barton Pkwy today. Crews are installing six bypass pumps and reinforcing the downstream pipe for bypass flow. Partial bypass could begin this weekend, weather permitting. Drinking water is not affected. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
Large black bypass pipes connected to two green industrial pump units sit at an active work site surrounded by dirt and trees. The pipes extend down into an open manhole structure as part of ongoing sewer bypass installation work.
January 24, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Thanks for hanging in with us this week. Crews near Clara Barton Pkwy are installing bypass pumps to divert flow around the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, contain the overflow, and begin repairs. Partial bypass could start this weekend. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
Crews use a crane to lift a large wooden lock gate near the C&O Canal as part of bypass preparation work. Large black bypass pipes staged on the ground at the work site, with a construction worker and heavy equipment in the background.
January 23, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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With snow and extreme cold expected this weekend, now is the time to prep your home.

❄️ Wrap exposed pipes
❄️ Open under-sink cabinets
❄️ Let faucets drip
❄️ If you’re away, keep heat at 55°+
❄️ Know your shutoff valve

More tips▶️: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
A DC Water worker clears snow and ice from the ground near an open manhole cover on a residential street. A white utility truck and equipment are visible in the background.
January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Internship season is moving fast.💨
Our 2026 Summer Internship deadline is next Friday ❕

Open to undergrad + grad students.

✔️ Apply by January 30
✔️ Program runs May 18 to August 7, 2026

Apply today▶️: elxb.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid... #DCWater
DC Water interns in helmets and harnesses work together on an outdoor ropes course surrounded by trees.
January 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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We’re continuing work to contain the Potomac Interceptor overflow near Clara Barton Pkwy/I-495. A partial bypass could begin as early as this weekend to reduce overflow, with full containment expected next week. Learn more▶️: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
Construction worker in a reflective vest stands near a red excavator at a roadside work site, with an orange traffic cone and barriers in front of leafless trees.
January 22, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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Our winter info session is right around the corner! ❄️🚰

Join Lead Free DC on January 28 (6–7 PM) to learn how our crews keep lead line replacements moving in cold weather and get simple tips to protect your pipes during freezing temps.

Teams link ➡️ bit.ly/lfdcwinter2026 #DCWater
January 21, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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UPDATE: Crews and contractors are building a bypass system to help contain a sanitary sewer overflow identified yesterday evening from the Potomac Interceptor in Montgomery County, MD. Drinking water is safe and water service is NOT affected. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
Wide view of a wooded creek with fast-moving, churning water filling most of the channel Medium view of the creek showing turbulent, foamy flow moving past trees and brush along the bank Close-up of foamy water surging around a large rounded rock near the foreground Wide view of the creek corridor showing strong, fast-moving flow through a wooded area
January 20, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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We are investigating a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) from the Potomac Interceptor in Montgomery County, MD. Crews are on site to contain the overflow and begin repairs. Drinking water is NOT impacted. Details: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
Fast-moving water flowing through a wooded area, with leafless trees and brush along the banks. Fast-moving water flowing through a wooded area, with leafless trees and brush along the banks.
January 20, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, and the legacy of courage, justice, and service he left behind.

“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”

Wishing our customers and communities a meaningful #MLKDay. #DayOfService
January 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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🚴‍♂️ New today: the Capital Crescent Trail detour through Georgetown Waterfront Park is now open (33rd to Potomac St NW) due to Potomac River Tunnel work on Water St NW. Drivers, please use caution and watch for cyclists in the area. Details▶️: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat... #DCWater
January 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM