Active Workzones

DC Water crews are active around the DC area every day. The listing below details some of the specific locations where you might see them hard at work. Click on the work location to view more information about any of these workzones.

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Annual Flushing Program - 2013

March through November, DC Water will conduct its annual flushing program to clean the District's water distribution system. During this program, DC Water opens fire hydrants and flushes water mains throughout the city. Each year, the flushing program and a temporary switch in water disinfection are conducted to enhance drinking water quality and minimize the impacts of aging pipes. Routine maintenance is also performed on valves and hydrants. The average age of a water main pipe in the District is 77 years old.

Crews will perform flushing Sunday through Thursday between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., when water usage is typically low. DC Water will distribute door hangers to notify customers when crews are flushing area hydrants. The water supply will not be shut off during hydrant flushing and customers may continue normal water usage, including drinking, bathing and laundry (unless water is discolored).

If you experience discolored water during this period, run your cold water taps for 15 minutes. Do not run your hot water and do not do laundry. If discoloration occurs during laundry, do not dry clothes and rewash clothes to avoid staining. If you experience discolored water from your hot water tap for several hours, then it is recommended to drain and flush your water heater. DC Water provides instructions on how to drain a water heater. Water Heater Instructions . If your water does not clear, please contact the Drinking Water Division at 202-612-3440 or 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400.

Below is the tentative flushing schedule for June 16th through June 21, 2013.

BOUNDARY STREETS
Zone North East South West
L-28 E St 11th St M St S Capitol St
2-11 Allison St 8th St Taylor St 14th St
1-8 O St Conn. Ave L St N. Hamp Ave
3-9 Lowell St New Mexico Ave Fulton St 49th St
2-33 Randolph St 14th St Otis St Michigan Ave

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