“water main break at 13th and Shepherd NW”
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to let folks know that 13th St NW is closed between Randolph and Shepherd NW for a water main break. The whole block has been without water since yesterday afternoon and no update as to when it will be restored. (more…)
Earlier this week a reader asked if: “anyone know what’s going on with the road work on 22nd St NW between P and Q?”
Thanks to Bill for passing on more details from DC Water:
“Emergency repairs are progressing on a nine-foot sewer tunnel that has closed a section of 22nd St NW since early July. DC Water and its contractor have made significant repairs to reinforce the tunnel. Repairs to a large void above the tunnel are ongoing to mitigate the risk of a sinkhole and collapse under the weight of traffic. Additional work is expected to continue for another five to six weeks, before a portion of the road can reopen. (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sending from Capitol Hill.
From DC Water:
“All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.
DC Water issued the boil water advisory on Tuesday, December 3, (more…)
From DC Water:
“Impacted neighborhoods include River Terrace, Mayfair, Eastland Gardens, Kenilworth, Deanwood, Central Northeast, and Anacostia Park.
he District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers that are or have had loss of water pressure in Northeast D.C. on Tuesday, December 3. The impact is affecting 2,787 customers and many of them are still without water at this time. This is a precautionary notice to customers in the impacted area to boil water that may be ingested due to water of unknown quality in this localized area of the system. When water service is restored, customers should not drink the water without boiling it first. This advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink. (more…)
“Phase 2 Map: West Potomac Park Drive SW”
From DC Water:
“DC Water today announces the opening of West Potomac Park Drive SW, a new road constructed as part of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT) Project. Beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, drivers and visitors will have another option to alleviate the partial closure of Ohio Drive SW. The road provides an easy way to get around the main construction site in West Potomac Park, which will remain active until the project’s completion in 2030. (more…)
David reports: “Crazy water main break by McMillan Reservoir. Traffic is a mess. Cars are stalled out the water is so deep. This is Michigan Ave.”
But that’s not all: (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From DC WATER:
“All DC Water customers under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after it was confirmed that drinking water provided by the Washington Aqueduct never deviated from U.S. EPA established water quality standards as had been anticipated. (more…)
From DC Water:
“DC Water issued a Boil Water Advisory today for all customers in the District of Columbia, as well as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Reagan National Airport, due to a drop in water supply from the Washington Aqueduct.”
Full release from DC Water: (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From DC Water:
“All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below. (more…)