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News Briefs: Massive Water Tunnel Project Completed

In this week's news, the WSSC completes work on a $146 million project and Des Moines Water Works moves forward with its lawsuit.
  • By Sarah Hirsch
  • March 16, 2015

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News Briefs: Massive Water Tunnel Project Completed
WSSC engineer John Mitchell stands before a section of 84-inch pipe of the 5.3-mile tunnel now delivering 100 million gallons of water per day. (credit: WSSC)

After five years of construction, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) has completed work on a $146 million, 5.3-mile water pipeline to connect two existing 8-foot water mains. The pipeline has been running at capacity since Feb. 16, delivering 100 mgd to customers...

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