4 Jun 2026

Washington Aqueduct assures regional water supply is secure amid Drought Watch

Following the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) declaration of a regional Drought Watch on Wednesday, Washington Aqueduct is reassuring its more than one million customers that the region’s water infrastructure is fully prepared to handle the dry conditions.

23 Feb 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activates Emergency Operations Center in support of Potomac Interceptor Spill response efforts

Emergency contract executed in under 24 hours in alignment with “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program.

24 Jan 2026

Washington Aqueduct implements water supply protection measures following Potomac Interceptor sewage spill; no impact on drinking water

Washington Aqueduct crews have implemented numerous precautionary measures to ensure safe regional water supply following the Jan. 19 collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line that has sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River northwest of Washington.

3 Apr 2025

Washington Aqueduct deploys water supply protection measures following fuel spill in Fairfax County

Washington Aqueduct crews have deployed absorbent boom at Potomac River water intakes to protect

9 Oct 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct feasibility study for Washington Metro backup water supply

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and Metropolitan Washington Council of

18 Sep 2024

Washington Aqueduct wins regional awards for best tasting drinking water, advances to national competition

The Washington Aqueduct earned multiple taste test awards for drinking water produced at its

25 Jul 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, welcomes new commanding officer

Col. Francis Pera became the 70th commander and district engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of

4 Jul 2024

Washington Aqueduct recommends lift of Boil Water Advisory for District of Columbia and parts of Northern VA

The Washington Aqueduct recommends lifting the Boil Water Advisory issued Jul. 3, 2024, for the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia after water levels return to normal ranges.

3 Jul 2024

Washington Aqueduct advises Boil Water Advisory for District of Columbia and parts of Northern VA

The Washington Aqueduct has recommended issuance of a Boil Water Advisory for the District of

25 Mar 2024

Washington Aqueduct begins annual chlorination period to facilitate water system disinfection, improve water quality

From March 25 to May 6, 2024, Washington Aqueduct will temporarily switch disinfectant in drinking