Today, DC Water celebrated a major milestone in the Potomac River Tunnel Project with the ceremonial blessing of Mary, the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will dig the northern leg of the tunnel. The event, at West Potomac Park, marked the official start of tunneling for one of the final and most ambitious phases of DC Water’s Clean Rivers Program.

Mayor Muriel Bowser led the ceremonial blessing with a bottle of DC tap water, symbolizing the District’s commitment to cleaner waterways and marking the beginning of Mary’s historic journey beneath the Potomac River. She was joined by DC Water CEO ...

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, DC Water is reaffirming its commitment to supporting customers facing financial hardship. The utility recognizes the stress and uncertainty this situation places on federal employees, contractors, and others whose paychecks may be delayed through no fault of their own.

Through its DC Water Cares suite of customer assistance programs, DC Water offers a range of options to help reduce monthly water and sewer costs for residential customers. These programs include:

The Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) has approved a two-year contract extension for Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis, ensuring stability in leadership as the Authority continues to deliver on major infrastructure upgrades, equity, sustainability initiatives, and customer-focused improvements critical to the District’s future. The extension, approved during a Special Meeting of the Board on October 29, 2025, extends Mr. Gadis’ tenure through September 30, 2028.

Since being appointed in 2018, Mr. Gadis has led DC Water ...