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DC Water to start emergency repairs on Potomac Interceptor to protect local drinking water supply
DC Water is initiating emergency repairs on a deteriorating section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in Potomac, Maryland, to protect drinking water intakes for WSSC Water and the Washington Aqueduct. Inspections revealed structural issues like corrosion and exposed rebar, prompting immediate action. Repairs, starting June 15, 2026, will include building an above-ground bypass pipeline and monitoring equipment, with construction expected to continue until September 2026.
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