The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) has once again earned top credit ratings from all three major agencies—S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings—reinforcing our reputation as a national leader in the utility sector.

All three rating agencies recognized DC Water’s strong financial management, independent rate-setting authority, and commitment to long-term infrastructure investment. Each cited the Authority’s ability to maintain high debt service coverage, healthy liquidity, and affordability for customers despite rising capital needs. 

Together ...

When your block comes up for DC Water’s free lead service line replacement or you want to hire a contractor yourself, it’s important to know what to expect. We’ve got you covered at our next Lead Free DC Virtual Meeting, Wednesday, July 9.  

During our quarterly webinar, we’ll walk you through what happens BEFORE a lead service line replacement. It all starts well ahead of construction.  We’re knocking on doors, digging test pits, and sending letters to make sure our Lead Free DC Program doesn’t leave anyone out. It’s a team effort will multiple forms of outreach as well as inspections. 

“Our ...

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT 

Attention drivers. If you use the ramp from Ohio Drive Southwest to I-66, DC Water will be doing construction that requires the temporary closure of one northbound lane beginning as of today, weather permitting. Drivers will still be able to get onto the highway, and the lane will reopen before the evening rush.

The work is scheduled on weekdays during off-peak hours – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – to minimize the disruption during rush hour when traffic volumes are higher. The lane closure is expected to continue for approximately three weeks.

The ...