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 ...

DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis will be joined by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water Board Chair Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes, and other District leaders, for the ceremonial blessing of "Mary," the massive tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will soon begin her underground journey to build part of the Potomac River Tunnel. The event, November 3, marks a major milestone on the project which will dramatically reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the District.

As part of DC Water’s slope stabilization project, one westbound lane of Canal Road NW will be closed during overnight work between Foxhall Road (Glover-Archbold Trailhead) and the Georgetown University entrance. The project has entered a new phase involving the removal of loose material from the slope. The lane closure will be in effect Monday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This construction activity is part of the ongoing preparations for the Potomac River Tunnel Project—an essential infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing water ...