Mayor Bowser Requests Federal Support as Region Continues to Respond to the Potomac Interceptor Break
Date Released:
Wed, 02/18/2026
(Washington, DC) – Today, as the region continues responding to the Potomac Interceptor break, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested federal support through a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration request. In order to make the request, the Mayor first declared a local public emergency. In addition to seeking 100% reimbursement for costs incurred by the District and the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), the Mayor has requested federal support in the following areas:
Immediate and Near-Term Actions
