Utilities

DC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for parts of Northeast DC

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Water:

“The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is issuing a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers after a temporary loss of pressure in the late afternoon of August 4, 2021. DC Water advises customers to not drink or cook with their water without boiling it first if they are in the impact area which includes the neighborhoods of Edgewood, Brookland, Fort Lincoln, Woodridge, Queens Chapel, Michigan Park and North Michigan Park. The impact area is generally: (more…)

Meanwhile on Connecticut Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


Connecticut and Jefferson Pl, NW

From AlertDC:

“MPD reports the 1200 Block of Connecticut Avenue NW is closed until further notice for water service repairs. Please use an alternate route.”

Thanks to AJ for sending around 12:35pm.

And Mike: (more…)

“$156 Million Loan to DC Water to Accelerate Critical Infrastructure Repairs”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Tim Brown

From DC Water:

“At an event with Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser, U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis, and other local officials, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced a $156 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). This loan will help finance water infrastructure improvements throughout the city, including new water mains to improve drinking water quality and reduce service disruptions resulting from breaks in aged pipes. (more…)

And in another Sign of Spring – Your Tap Water Might Start Smelling a Pool Soon

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Pablo Raw

Fear not, it’s just the annual spring cleaning!

From DC Water:

“The District of Columbia, Arlington County and northeastern Fairfax County will clean out their tap water network starting Monday–a safe, annual process. Water service continues uninterrupted during the process, which runs from April 5 through May 17. During that time, drinking water may smell or taste slightly different. (more…)

“Any idea how I can get someone to deal with this wire/ limbo bar in my backyard?”

By Prince Of Petworth


“slightly more off the ground since I moved the branch. Tons of slack in the wire and it goes between two polls, so not to someone’s house.”

“Dear PoPville,

The Sunday night storm brought down a branch, which in turn brought down a low hanging wire. But the wire didn’t actually snap and it’s now lying across my yard and my two neighbors’ yards. It’s about neck height. (more…)

“Extremely High Pepco Bill”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if you’ve heard anything DC residents having unexpected and inexplicably high pepco bills in the last few months. Long story short, starting early December (specifically the week of 12/6), our Pepco bill doubled from historical levels. I am rather… frugal, and I watch this bill religiously, so this did not go unnoticed. I also am in data analytics, (more…)

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