Tunneling to a Cleaner Anacostia

It's like giant tinkertoys for tunnels and the last piece in our set is the Northeast Boundary Tunnel. It will have a real impact on the river's water quality.

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A Water boost for Ward 8

Our first new water tower in 70 years means better water pressure for many customers east of the river.

More help for customers in 2019

More than 20,000 residential customers and non-profits can apply for assistance with their water bills.

The Year in Review

2018 was a year of progress at DC Water, and we're not just talking about our new CEO who came on board in June. Read all about it in our Annual Report.

2018 was a year of progress at DC Water, and we're not just talking about our new CEO who came on board in June. Read all about it in our Annual Report.

It’s time for a refresh. We have completely overhauled the My DC Water portal with a new look, new features and better security. To get started you will need to set up a new online account.

Technology in wastewater treatment is taking off and DC Water is helping pilot this incredible period of innovation. Our new Bailey Bioenergy Facility is a great example. By capturing methane gas we can power three large jet engines to produce 10 megawatts of electricity – enough to power 11,000 homes.