Ten years ago, DC Water took the bold step of recycling waste from the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant into Bloom, a nutrient-rich soil product. Since then, Bloom has become a sustainable option for farmers, landscapers, homeowners, and others across the region. It has also helped create $13.5 million in revenue and savings for DC Water customers.

Bloom uses advanced treatment technology to create a high-performing soil conditioner that meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s highest standards for this type of product.  It’s sold through Blue Drop, a nonprofit created by DC ...

Testing will continue through September 10 at six Maryland locations closest to January sewer collapse

DC Water is moving from daily Potomac River water quality testing to testing twice a week. The change is part of our continued response to the January Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse. Daily testing continued past the original July 31 end date and today will be the last day DC Water will test at the 10 current locations.

Starting on or about Aug. 7, 2026, weather permitting, drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW near the intersection of Virginia Avenue NW and F Street NW. The closure will allow DC Water crews to pour a large concrete foundation for the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The foundation will provide a strong base for the tunnel shaft, supporting the next phase of tunnel construction.

The concrete pour is scheduled to begin at approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, August 7, and continue through approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. Once the ...