Underground Wet Utilities in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Region
Anchor Construction is a pre-qualified underground wet utilities contractor serving the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.
We install, rehabilitate, and maintain water mains, sanitary sewers, stormwater systems, and related infrastructure for public agencies and private developers. We are pre-qualified with D.C. Water, the City of Baltimore, and WSSC, and have completed work for DDOT, MDOT SHA, MTA, PEPCO, Fairfax County, Baltimore County, and the U.S. Navy. Anchor has been in business since 1985 and self-performs the majority of wet utility work in-house.
Founded: 1985
Service area: Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and the broader Mid-Atlantic
Self-performed work: Majority in-house, including specialized trenchless services
Agency pre-qualifications: DC Water, City of Baltimore, WSSC
Project delivery: Self-perform, prime contractor, and subcontractor roles
Why underground wet utilities matter
At Anchor Construction Corporation, we recognize the critical importance of reliable and robust underground wet utilities. Water, in its various forms, is a powerful and essential resource, and ensuring its safe and efficient management is paramount. As a pre-qualified contractor for leading regional authorities, including D.C. Water, the City of Baltimore, and WSSC, we bring unparalleled expertise to the construction and rehabilitation of these vital systems.
Our wet utilities services
Our comprehensive wet utilities services encompass a wide range of critical infrastructure needs, including:
Transmission Mainline Services and Structures
What is a transmission mainline? A transmission mainline is a large-diameter pipe that carries water or wastewater between major points in a distribution or collection network. These are the backbone arteries that feed smaller distribution lines.
We expertly install and maintain the primary arteries of water distribution and collection networks, ensuring their long-term integrity and performance.
Fire Suppression Services
What does fire suppression service installation include? This includes the installation, testing, and maintenance of underground fire suppression water lines, hydrant connections, and the related vaults and valves that support emergency water delivery.
Protecting communities and infrastructure is a top priority. We specialize in the installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems, a crucial element of public safety and protection of what our neighbors value most.
Pipe Bursting
What is pipe bursting? Pipe bursting is a trenchless replacement method that breaks an existing pipe outward while pulling a new pipe through the same path. It eliminates the need for full excavation, reducing surface disruption, traffic impact, and restoration cost.
Possessing the advanced trenchless technology, we offer efficient and cost-effective solutions for replacing aging or damaged pipelines with minimal disruption to surrounding areas.
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Separations
What is a combined sewer overflow separation? A CSO separation project splits an older shared sewer (one that carries both sanitary waste and stormwater) into two dedicated systems. This reduces overflow events during heavy rain and improves water quality in receiving streams and rivers. CSO work is a regulatory priority for many older East Coast cities, including projects under the DC Water Clean Rivers Project.
We implement strategic solutions to separate sanitary and stormwater systems, enhancing environmental protection and improving water quality in the communities we work and live.
Water Lines
What size water lines does Anchor install? We install water lines ranging from small-diameter residential service connections through large-diameter transmission mains. Work includes new construction, replacement, and emergency repair.
From large to small diameter water pipes, we handle the installation and repair of water lines of all sizes, ensuring a reliable supply for residential, commercial, and industrial needs of drinking water.
Stormwater Management Systems
What is a stormwater management system? A stormwater management system is the network of inlets, pipes, structures, and detention or infiltration features that collect rainfall runoff, slow it down, treat it, and release it without flooding or polluting downstream waterways.
We design and build effective stormwater management systems to mitigate flooding, control erosion, and protect local waterways.
Sanitary Lines
What sanitary sewer work does Anchor perform? We install new sanitary mains and laterals, rehabilitate aging sanitary lines using trenchless methods including pipe bursting, and perform emergency point repairs. This includes work under the WSSC Federal Consent Decree and ongoing DC Water sanitary sewer contracts.
Our expertise extends to the installation and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer systems, essential for public health and environmental sustainability.
Wastewater Infrastructure
We provide comprehensive services for wastewater collection and conveyance systems, ensuring their efficient and environmentally sound operation.
Drainage Systems
We install and maintain various drainage systems to effectively manage surface water and runoff prevent water damage to infrastructure and property.
Meter Vault Installation
We ensure accurate water measurement through the professional installation of meter vaults, adhering to all regulatory standards.
Fire Hydrant Installation
A critical component of public fire safety, we expertly install and maintain fire hydrants to ensure readily available access to water for emergency response.
Representative Wet Utilities Projects
Below are examples of wet utilities work Anchor has completed in the region. Link each project name to its case study page.
Underground utility infrastructure rehabilitation along the Capital Crescent Trail corridor.
DC Water Clean Rivers Project: Rock Creek Project A.
Trenchless replacement of an aging water main using pipe bursting technology.
Ongoing sanitary sewer lateral installation and rehabilitation across the District.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anchor Construction pre-qualified with DC Water?
Does Anchor work on WSSC projects?
What is the difference between wet utilities and dry utilities?
Does Anchor self-perform pipe bursting and trenchless work?
What geographic area does Anchor serve for wet utilities work?
Can Anchor respond to emergency water main breaks?
Anchor’s commitment
At Anchor Construction, we understand that the integrity of underground wet utilities directly impacts the health, safety, and economic vitality of the communities we serve. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and reliability in every project we undertake, ensuring that these essential systems function effectively for years to come.
