“Dear PoPville,
I just got a water bill for over $1,200. We purchased a house in December 2021 and didn’t receive any water bills until yesterday. For the past year I have called DC water every month to figure out why we weren’t receiving bills and they kept telling me to wait for a bill in the mail. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wonder how many of these went out yesterday.”
On Twitter DC Water wrote a resident:
“When replacing service lines along with water mains, we noticed some of the historic data was not correct. This is more common on blocks or adjacent blocks where lead service lines are or were present. That’s why we are asking for your help to confirm the pipe material.”
Email to OP from DC Water: (more…)
Photo by Harrison Jones
Harrison writes: “Two people are reportedly trapped inside this small aircraft that has crashed into power lines near Goshen Road and Rothbury Drive in Montgomery Village near Gaithersburg. Rescue is still in progress over two hours after the plane crashed.”
Update from Pepco:
“Pepco is pleased to have successfully assisted Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and other local emergency personnel with the effort to rescue the individuals who were stranded in the airplane in Montgomery County. As of 11:58 p.m., Pepco also has restored electric service for all customers impacted by incident. (more…)
Thanks to Laura for sending from 18th and L Street, NW: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
We purchased a home earlier this year with an old oil boiler that we planned to replace immediately. For a variety of reasons (the fact that the previous owner filled up the oil tank between inspection and closing, waiting for IRA energy efficiency rebates to become available next year, other priority house projects, etc.) we’ve decided to wait to make the upgrade.
We have two questions: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I’m here to report the Power of PoPville!
My meter relocation issue was posted on Monday and on Tuesday, I received a call from someone in the construction department of Washington Gas. Apparently several people had forwarded him the posting and he was calling to help answer my questions and resolve the issue.
A PSA on responsibilities related to moving a meter: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping the hive mind can help me with this crazy estimate to move my gas meter.
As part of a renovation, I need to move my Washington Gas meter from inside the basement to outside (just on the other side of the wall). Washington Gas contracts with third party vendors to do the work. In this case it’s Miller Pipeline. I was floored when I received this estimate today of over $6,000 dollars. (more…)
Thanks to Jayson for sending the update around 12:15pm: “Yeah. That’s definitely a sinkhole on Rhode Island Ave and 2nd NW.”
Thanks to Ryan for sending: “Happening this morning at Rhode Island Ave and 2nd NW, water main break?” (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
“Dear PoPville,
Was wondering if anyone could help us out with this. Our exterior cable line needs to be replaced. It runs from our outside wall into the cable tap in the complex’s garage. Comcast won’t do it because we live in a condo and not an apartment complex. I’m having trouble finding a contractor that does exterior work of this kind.
Has anyone had this issue before or know anyone that can do this kind of work?”
“Dear PoPville,
Looking to improve the wifi connection in my house and feel like there’s got be a pool of DC residents who live in old rowhomes with thick walls and have found a good solution. Looking for recommendations for extenders. Thanks in advance!”
Side note: On twitter this morning we were asked: “Have others been experiencing especially inconsistent Xfinity service in DC over the last couple weeks? Seems to be dropping out once every couple hours on some days.”