Today, DC Water and the District are partnering to educate DC residents about the risk of flooding during an event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. The event, being held from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., will include multiple District agencies as well as other local and federal partners.

The District is experiencing more frequent and intense severe weather events, and with summer approaching now is the time to be prepared. During heavy rains, the stormwater runoff can exceed the sewer system’s capacity with ...

DC Water is launching a new online portal where you can help others in the DC community facing financial hardship and in need of a helping hand. The redesigned webpage makes it simpler and easier for anyone to donate to our SPLASH Program online.

SPLASH, which stands for Serving People, Lending A Supporting Hand, is fully funded by donations and provides up to $350 in assistance to eligible customers to ensure everyone has access to essential water and sewer services during tough times.

The new portal serves as a hub for the SPLASH Program allowing you to make a direct donation anytime, anywhere ...

(Above)  A portion of the northbound lane on the ramp from Ohio Drive Southwest to I-66 is closed near the work zone.

DC Water is advising motorists of traffic changes to remove trees as part of the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The work will take place during the week of May 27, 2025, in the park area on Ohio Drive Southwest, west of the Lincoln Memorial.

To facilitate the work, one northbound lane on the ramp from Ohio Drive to Interstate-66 (I-66) will be closed. The lane closure will begin after the morning rush hour and reopen before the evening rush hour each day. One lane will remain open ...