What We Do
Anacostia Water Main Replacement
Many areas east of the Anacostia River currently experience periods of low water pressure and have aging water system infrastructure. DC WASA has initiated this nearly $20 million project to improve the infrastructure as part of the overall East of the Anacostia Initiative which will allow increased water pressure in the future, provide additional water supply to accommodate high water demands, and better meet public safety needs.
Download a Fact sheet on the 2008 Anacostia Water Main Replacement (PDF 554 kb) .
Benefits
- Replaces about four and a half miles of old cast iron water mains with new ductile-iron pipe.
- Prepares the water system for increased pressure in the future as part of the overall East of the Anacostia Initiative.
- Replaces lead service lines with new copper in public space in some areas.
- Improves the overall water quality and delivery.
Schedule
- Construction started in July 2008 and is expected to be complete by July 2010.
- Initially, most of the work is anticipated to occur at night with minor preparatory work during the day, Monday through Friday.
- Water service may be interrupted temporarily, usually for no more than several hours. Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance.
| Street | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Ave., SE | 18th & R St. to Pennsylvania Ave., SE | Completed Nov 2008 |
| Pennsylvania Ave. & Prout St., SE | Completed Dec 2008 | |
| Minnesota Ave., SE | Good Hope Rd. to 18th & R St., SE | Oct 2008 — Mar 2009 |
| W St. SE. | MLK, Jr. Ave. to Fort Stanton Reservoir | Mar 2009 — Jun 2010 |
| 17th St. SE | Good Hope Rd. to S St. SE | Jan 2009 — Mar 2009 |
| 14th St., SE | W St. to Good Hope Rd., SE | Apr 2009 — May 2009 |
| 16th St., SE | W St. to Good Hope Rd., SE | Mar 2009 — Jul 2009 |
| S St. SE | 17th Street to 19th St., SE | Completed Jan 2009 |
| V St. SE | 14th St. to Fendall St., SE | Jul 2009 — Apr 2010 |
| Pennsylvania Ave. & Ft. Davis Dr., SE | May 2009 — Jun 2009 | |
| Alabama Ave. & Branch Ave., SE | May 2009 — Jun 2009 | |
| 4th St., SE | Atlantic Ave. to 6th St., SE | Nov 2008 — May 2009 |