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Crews drill a pattern of holes into the bottom of the shaft in preparation for controlled blasting. The holes are carefully placed to hold explosives, which are detonated to safely break up rock and allow excavation to continue deeper underground. 
A hand holds a yellow sticky note in front of an office window. Written in blue marker on the note are the words “Drink Water, Bestie,” accompanied by a green heart.
Graphic announcing Bloom’s 10th anniversary. White text reads “Bloom is turning 10” on a blue background, with a photo of a Bloom truck incorporated into the number 10.
Photo of inside Potomac Interceptor at Dulles showing newly lined tunnel
Graphic celebrating National Intern Day featuring the words “National Intern Day” alongside three photos of DC Water interns participating in field visits and team activities. Photos show interns wearing safety vests and hard hats at project sites, posing outside a DC Water office, and participating in an outdoor ropes course. A DC Water logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
Pennyfield Lock geopolymer before and after photo.
Illustration of Wendy, DC Water’s mascot, relaxing on a beach towel under a blue umbrella that reads “DC Water is Life.” She is holding a bottle of sunscreen with a DC Water reusable water bottle nearby. The graphic promotes UV Safety Month and Lead Free DC.
Plastic bottles, cups and other floating debris on the surface of the Anacostia River before the Anacostia River Tunnel began operating.
Promotional graphic for the Bluemont 5K on July 22 at 7 p.m. at Bluemont Park in Arlington, Virginia. The image shows runners at the starting line, highlights a guest appearance by Wendy the Water Drop, and promotes a free Kids Water Bucket Race.
Clara Barton Parkway Potomac Interceptor Repair Lane Closure
View inside a catch basin containing plastic bottles and other litter.
Large utility truck and equipment at the Pennyfield Lock work site where crews are preparing the Potomac Interceptor for rehabilitation.
Graphic promoting Plastic Free July with the message “Choose Tap. Refill. Repeat.” alongside icons of a faucet, reusable bottle, and recycling symbol, with a DC Water reusable tumbler being filled with tap water.
Pennyfield Lock Bypass Pipeline for Potomac Interceptor Sewer Liner Repairs
A DC Water team member meets with stakeholders during a site visit near Pennyfield Lock to discuss the Potomac Interceptor Rehabilitation Project.
Graphic designed like an iPhone text conversation. Messages read, “I love french fries,” “I love them more,” “More than this?” and “Don’t push it.” The conversation includes images of french fries in a red container and a glass of water with the DC Water “water is life” logo.
Potomac River Tunnel Georgetown Drop Shaft
Three photos from the Piney Branch Tunnel groundbreaking showing DC Water leaders, project partners, community representatives, the National Park Service and project team members participating in the ceremonial shovel lift, followed by a group photo of the construction team at the jobsite.
Aircraft fly in formation above cranes and construction equipment at the West Potomac Park construction site for the ongoing Potomac River Tunnel Project.
Graphic promoting DC Water tap water. Against a dark blue background with red, white and blue fireworks, the text reads, “Celebrate independence from bottled water. Drink Tap!” A reusable white water bottle with a blue lid displays the DC Water “Water Is Life” logo. At the bottom, the graphic includes the website: http://dcwater.com/drink-tap
Water is poured into a clear drinking glass decorated with two small American flags against a white background.
Hand holding up a red card with the words “coffee counts as water” on a dark background.
Pipe Fusing
DC Water crews use a backhoe to excavate a roadway while workers in hard hats and high-visibility safety gear respond to an underground utility repair at a neighborhood intersection.
Graphic featuring a collage of DC Water employees during National Safety Month. Text reads: “National Safety Month, June 2026” and “Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety.
Graphic of a lawn with the message, “Less Green for Today. More Water for Tomorrow.” The image encourages letting grass go a little less green during dry weather to help conserve water. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments logo and #WiseWaterDMV appear on the graphic
Spotted cat sipping water beside a #StayHydrated message.
Graphic with the text “Ready for Summer?” on a light blue background. Illustrated summer essentials are displayed, including a reusable water bottle labeled “drink tap,” sunglasses, sunscreen, a handheld fan, and drink flavor packets. The DC Water logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with the words “Happy Father’s Day” in white and light blue text on a blue background. A minimalist line drawing depicts an adult hand holding a child’s hand. The DC Water logo and the tagline “water is life” appear in the lower left corner
Graphic for Juneteenth featuring the DC Water logo in the top left corner. Large gold text reads ‘JUNETEENTH’ with white text below that reads ‘Freedom Day.’ Along the bottom, raised hands in red, gold, and green stretch upward against a black textured background.
LFDC work in Trinidad NE
Graphic promoting a DC Water Board of Directors virtual public hearing on June 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The graphic includes a QR code and information on how to submit comments on proposed rate adjustments if unable to attend.
Graphic promoting outdoor water conservation. The image shows a person sweeping a driveway with a broom, a car being washed, and landscaped shrubs. Large text reads: “Small changes outside lead to big changes in our water supply.” The bottom includes the hashtag #WiseWaterDMV and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments logo.
Person chopping tomatoes, peppers, and vegetables on a cutting board.
Truck delivering large bypass pipes to the Potomac Interceptor rehabilitation site
Stone culvert at Muddy Branch near Pennyfield Lock (Lock 22) in Montgomery County, Maryland
A mock up of Pure Water DC Discovery Center
Muddy Branch PI CCTV Inspection
Graphic showing a child brushing her teeth and a person loading a dishwasher. Text reads, “EVERY DROP MATTERS.” The graphic promotes simple water-saving habits as part of the #WiseWaterDMV campaign.