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Earlier this week, DC Water hosted a Self-Care Day to give our team a chance to pause, recharge, and prioritize their well-being. From massages and assisted stretching to smoothie bikes, succulent planting, and a build-your-own yogurt parfait station, every detail was designed to support wellness in a real way. Because when we care for our people, they show up stronger for our city. 💙💧
Two BIG milestones this week on the Anacostia Force Main in NE DC. Working closely with our partners at WSSC Water, DC Water crews and contractors installed two new pipe sections and sealed the line with high-pressure concrete spray. With this step complete, normal flow has resumed and the immediate overflow risk from the open pipe has been removed. The next phase, weather permitting, will be pouring a reinforced concrete encasement around the repair to begin full site restoration. This project reflects the dedication of our teams and partners to protecting our community and strengthening critical infrastructure. #DCWater
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Another standout presentation at #TriCon2025 highlighted DC Water’s Lead Free DC program. Burak Kaynak, PE, PMP, Assoc. DBIA from DC Water, along with Matt Young from CDM Smith representing the Lead Free Group JV (#CDMSmith and #Ramboll), delivered an excellent session titled “DC Water’s Use of Machine Learning as an Additional Tool to Document Non-Lead Service Line Records.” Their insights showcased how innovative technology is supporting the path to a lead-free future. #DCWater #machinelearning #CWEA #LCRI #LFGJV #LFDC
Come join us. We’re searching for our next Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, a strategic, forward-thinking leader ready to shape the future of water innovation in DC. This isn’t just a tech role. It’s a chance to drive transformation, lead a talented team of IT pros and data scientists, and help deliver clean water, resilient infrastructure, and digital excellence to the nation’s capital. 💧 Where strategy meets impact. 💼 Where tech meets purpose. Ready to lead with vision? Apply now ➤ https://lnkd.in/e68YJt6f #DCWater
Today we wear white. At DC Water, we’re proud to honor Women’s Equality Day by recognizing the legacy of the suffragists and standing in solidarity for gender equity in the workplace and beyond. Wearing white is more than a color. It’s a symbol of strength, unity, and visibility in the fight for equal rights. It also serves as a visual reminder that progress comes through collective action. We remain committed to equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all. 🤍 #WomensEqualityDay #DCWater
Yesterday was nothing short of amazing, and we couldn’t be more proud of Team Blue Wave as they closed out their final practice at our pumping facility before next week’s Operations Challenge in Ocean City. The team competes in five core events: maintenance, collections, safety, lab, and process. In their run-through, they came in under the winning benchmark times in three events: ✔️Safety – Winning time: 6:00 | Team Blue Wave: 5:37 ✔️ Lab – Winning time: 9:00 | Team Blue Wave: 8:36 ✔️ Collections – Winning time: 1:40 | Team Blue Wave: 1:36 (The process event is a computer-based simulation completed during the actual competition.) Over the past four years, Team Blue Wave has consistently placed in the top two across events. And last year, they made history with their first-ever overall first-place finish since the team was founded. With Manager Deyonka Lewis and Coach Gregory Stephens leading the charge, they’re focused, prepared, and ready to make DC Water proud once again. Let’s cheer them on as they head to Ocean City! 💧🏆 #DCWater
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Got questions about implementing AI in your water or wastewater facility? This is your opportunity to ask an expert. Join us for a live Q&A session with our expert panelists during our "Applying AI To Water And Wastewater Operations" event. 🎙️Featured Expert Speaker: 🔹Robert Bornhofen, DM, Director of Innovation, DC Water We will discuss: 🔹The evolution of AI in the water space. 🔹The benefits for operations. 🔹Tips for successful implementation. Save your spot - it's FREE: https://lnkd.in/exFmrbZv #waterutilities #watertreatment #wastewater
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📣 All Speakers Announced! Register today! Join ACEC Metropolitan Washington for our Water / Wastewater Luncheon on Thursday, August 21st. 🚰💧 We will be presenting Caprecia P. (Caprecia Poole-Williams), Chief Procurement Officer of WSSC Water with our ACEC/MW Meritorious Public Service Award! 💐 ➡️ 🎟️ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ecMpHAG7 ✨ Check-out our fantastic speaker lineup below! 🎤 DC Water Paul Guttridge, PMP, Assoc. DBIA | Director, Shared Services and Asset Management Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Matthew J. Doyle, PE, ENV-SP | Assistant Division Director of Engineering Prince William Water Don Pannell | Deputy General Manager / COO WSSC Water Kishia L. Powell | General Manager / CEO 👏👏 Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors! AMT Engineering BVF Engineering, Inc. CC Johnson & Malhotra EBA Engineering, Inc. FOXXSTEM Kumi Construction Management Corporation
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PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering | Wastewater Treatment & Resource Recovery | Pilot-Scale Process Optimization
A few weeks ago, while reviewing data from one of our primary sludge fermentation runs, I noticed how a small operational change, such as a tweak in alkalinity dosage or a slight increase in Fe addition, can shift P-release in fermentation substantially. It reminded me that in process engineering, as in career development, small, intentional changes can create lasting impacts. This summer, I joined DC Water’s R&D team at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. Our focus was operating a pilot-scale primary sludge fermentation system to explore ways of reducing methanol use at the plant and supporting full-scale PdNA implementation. The work was hands-on, unpredictable, and sometimes messy. From sludge conveyance to reactor troubleshooting and process optimization, our team gained a deeper understanding of the factors that drive fermentation performance. It was also deeply rewarding. Every discussion with my teammates taught me something new about applied research, teamwork, and persistence. My takeaway? The path to better technologies is built on curiosity, persistence, and learning from every trial, whether successful or not. To my teammates Mekhi Boulware, EIT, and Sophia Davis, thank you for making this experience so much fun. To my mentors Isaac Avila, Haydee De Clippeleir, and Ngo, Khoa Nam, I truly appreciate all the opportunities I had to learn from you. Here’s to the next experiment, the next dataset, and the next step forward!
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Wondering how AI is making a real-world impact in the water sector? We've got the answers. Tune in on Tuesday, August 26th, for our virtual event: Applying AI to Water and Wastewater Operations. We'll explore the findings of a groundbreaking The Water Research Foundation (WRF) project on generative AI, with a special focus on the work of Gigi Karmous-Edwards, CEO of Karmous-Edwards Consulting. You'll also get an inside look at how Robert Bornhofen, DM, Director of Innovation for DC Water, is driving innovation and achieving tangible results with AI. Save your FREE spot: https://lnkd.in/ezFZi2bE #waterutilities #watertreatment #wastewater