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February 22 Winter Storm Updates & Resources

Posted February 20, 2026 Winter Weather Forecast and Snow Response Mayor Bowser has activated a full deployment of the District Snow Team for Sunday, February 22. The forecast calls for rain during the day, followed by snow in the evening. Up to 2.5 inches of snow may fall between Sunday evening and early Monday morning. Plows will begin treating major roads with salt at 12:00 p.m. Sunday. The District will continue to monitor the weather and adjust its response as needed. Residents can learn more about snow response and winter preparedness at snow.dc.gov.   Trash, Recycling, and Food Waste Collection Weather may cause delays in trash, recycling, and food waste collection. Residents should place bins at the curb before precipitation begins to avoid going out during icy conditions. Because of the President’s Day holiday, collection is operating on a slide schedule through Saturday, February 21, 2026.   Contact DPW For service requests or unresolved issues, residents should contact the DPW Unified Communication Center: Phone: (202) 673-6833 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Email: dpw@dc.gov   Food Waste…

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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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January 25 Winter Storm Resources for DC Residents

Snow Response and Trash / Recycling Collection Update – Tuesday, February 17 Our office continues to hear from Ward 3 residents experiencing missed trash, recycling, and food waste collections following recent snow and ice events. We understand how frustrating and disruptive these delays have been, especially for residents who have already submitted 311 requests and are still waiting for service. Reliable sanitation service is essential, and we share residents’ concerns about the impact these delays have had on households and neighborhoods across Ward 3. What the District Is Doing The Department of Public Works (DPW) has activated additional resources to address missed collections and restore normal service as quickly as possible. These efforts include: Deploying dedicated escalation teams focused specifically on missed trash and recycling collections Operating seven days a week to accelerate recovery and reduce backlogs Adding seasonal employees to increase capacity and improve response times Creating new escalation routes to prioritize households with missed service Continuing work to clear alleys, reopen access points, and restore full collection operations   In some cases, temporary…

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Ward 3 FY27 Budget Listening Session: Recording Now Available

On Saturday, January 31, Councilmember Matt Frumin hosted Ward 3’s annual Budget Listening Session, a community forum for residents to share priorities and perspectives on the District’s upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 budget. During the session, Ward 3 residents and stakeholders spoke about a wide range of issues, including housing affordability, education and early childhood investments, public safety, infrastructure and pedestrian needs, climate resilience, support for seniors, and fiscal accountability. Councilmember Frumin also provided an overview of the District’s budget process and discussed how resident feedback informs oversight and budget advocacy. For those who were unable to attend, or who would like to revisit the discussion, the full recording is available on YouTube at YouTube.com/@CMFrumin. - (https://youtu.be/2c9daoqMmPM). Residents are encouraged to continue sharing their priorities by emailing fruminoffice@dccouncil.gov or calling 202-724-8062, and to stay tuned for updates as the FY27 budget process moves forward.

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