9th at Madison Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending from Brightwood. I’m no electrical engineer but I feel like…
Utilities
Lots of folks have been writing in from 10th and V Street, NW: “any idea what this is?” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I saw the post recently about energy bills and was reminded of the recent change I noticed on my Astound Broadband (formerly RCN) bills. I have a package of just home internet (no cable TV or anything, and my own router and modem) and the “bundled services” portion of my bill went from $78 per month to $105. That’s an increase of 35%! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone else experienced their Pepco bills increasing drastically, both month-over-month and year-over-year? In my case, I’m not at my house several days out of the week, plus naturally keep the heaters off/low and unplug devices, so expect low bills.
Some details: (more…)
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Ed. Note: At some point every March DC Water announces “the Aqueduct switches disinfectants from chloramine back to chlorine to clean our water distribution system and improve water quality.”
“Dear PoPville,
Our block is currently under construction for the DC Lead pipe replacement initiative. Recently, our water has taken on a strong odor similar to chlorine or some other chemical. (more…)
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Thanks to Jared for sending Sunday afternoon:
“Did Old Faithful open a DC location? took this at 7th & Pennsylvania looking toward Anacostia. It looks like it’s a couple blocks away.”
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From DC Water:
“DC Water is warning customers that scammers claiming to represent the utility may be calling and asking for credit card or bank account information. DC Water has received a few reports from customers who stated they received a call that appeared to be from a DC Water number, demanding payment for continued water service. However, DC Water did not make the calls.
Customers should be aware of the following information: (more…)
Thanks to Claire for sending from 44th and Macomb St, NW.
DC Water now on scene.
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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…)