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Potomac Sewer Break and DC Water Response

Last Updated: February 19, 2026 I share the concerns of residents who have reached out about the sewer pipe failure near Cabin John and its impacts on the Potomac River. The Council continues to receive regular updates from DC Water, and the situation remains under control. Current System Status A temporary bypass system is successfully diverting wastewater around the damaged pipe and carrying it safely to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. No overflow events impacting surface waters have been reported since February 9. Six of the seven high-capacity bypass pumps are operational, with the final pump expected shortly. Crews are continuing to test and optimize the system while performing preventative maintenance to ensure reliability.   Drinking Water and Water Quality Drinking water in the District remains safe. The District’s intake is located upstream of the affected area and continues to meet all federal and local safety standards. The District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), in coordination with EPA and Maryland environmental officials, has conducted additional monitoring. To date, DOEE reports that E.…

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PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Frumin Welcomes Chevy Chase Civic Core Proposal Selection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Caudill, Communications Director - kcaudill@dccouncil.gov; (202) 741-2134 Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin Welcomes Mayor’s Selection of Proposal for Chevy Chase Civic Core WASHINGTON, DC — Councilmember Matt Frumin (Ward 3) today welcomed the Mayor’s selection of a proposal from Rift Valley Chevy Chase, LLC (Rift Valley) to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Core. Rift Valley was chosen from eight proposals submitted during the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The Civic Core is a District-owned site that includes the Chevy Chase Library and Chevy Chase Community Center, built in 1968 and 1971, respectively. The approximately 73,000-square-foot site, located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW in Ward 3, will be redeveloped to include a modernized library, community center, and 177 units of new affordable and market-rate housing. The proposed project will also include additional parking and double the amount of existing open space, including a play park, sport courts, an amphitheater, and native plant garden. Councilmember Frumin looks forward to receiving community input on the project as this process moves…

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The 51st News – Libraries can’t afford the high cost of e-books. D.C. lawmakers want to fight back. READ MORE

Statement on Final Vote on RFK Redevelopment Act

I pushed hard for stronger accountability to make sure the Washington Commanders deliver the housing and mixed-use development promised alongside the new stadium. My amendment to strengthen those protections did not pass. While I would have preferred a deal with tighter requirements and clearer enforcement, I ultimately chose to support the RFK Campus Redevelopment Act because I believe given the broad support on the Council this is a time to come together and press for the best implementation possible. If executed well, the potential benefits for the District are enormous. I look forward to being a partner in that implementation effort.   The RFK site can and should be a place where the District builds something extraordinary: new housing, good jobs, enhanced public access to the Anacostia River, environmental protections, and community benefits that reach residents citywide. This deal, even with its shortcomings, provides the framework to make that vision real.  As my vote indicates, I am committed to seeing this project succeed for the people of DC. The development has the potential to generate billions…

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