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About DC Water
DC Water is

innovative

a premier water utility

ratepayer funded

not for profit

environmentally focused

We constantly strive to be a world-class water utility. Our mission is to exceed expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

 

What We Do

Drinking Water
Provide District customers with high-quality, low-cost drinking water.
Wastewater Treatment
Receive and treat wastewater and stormwater from DC and suburbs.
Wastewater Collection
Collect used water and minimize overflows to receiving waters.
Fire Hydrants
Maintain and upgrade 9,500 public hydrants for fire suppression.

Lao

Tzu

Ancient Chinese Philosopher

"Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it..."

Just The Facts
95 M
Gallons of water pumped
700
Thousand
Residential Customers
725
Sq. Miles
of total service area
1300
Jobs
created in the DC area

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

View of Mary at bottom of shaft inside tunnel shown from above
DC Water Launches Tunnel Boring Machine Mary, Marking Important Step for Potomac River Tunnel Project

First turn of cutterhead signals the start of excavation for the Potomac River Tunnel Project

In a defining moment for one of the District’s largest infrastructure investments, DC Water has marked its next major milestone in the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The first tunnel boring machine, Mary, has launched her northbound journey breaking through the soil to signal the start of excavation.

Latest Blog Post
A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
April 23, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.