DC Water will continue daily Potomac River water quality testing through July 31. The testing is part of ongoing monitoring after the January 19 collapse of a section of the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line. Testing had been expected to move to weekly after the July 4 holiday period.

Customers, residents, and river users will continue to receive daily testing results while the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and DC Water finalize an updated enviromental rehabilitation plan. Results over the past few months show the Potomac River is back within its normal range, with typical ...

As the District gets ready for Independence Day celebrations and America's 250th events, DC Water is taking steps to keep everyone safe and make sure that water and wastewater service runs smoothly over the holiday.

This year’s preparations come as the region faces an extreme heat wave. These conditions with the potential for record breaking temperatures across the region can pose health risks and additional difficulties for our workers and customers. To help ease the added strain on residents, DC Water has temporarily paused customer disconnections during this time. This reflects our ...

As DC Water’s Board of Directors considers proposed rate increases for the upcoming 2027 and 2028 fiscal years, we’re asking customers to provide feedback during a public hearing on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.

The proposed rate changes would support critical investments in safe, reliable drinking water, replacement of aging water and sewer lines, cleaner local waterways, and continued lead service line replacement across the District.