EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR
Feb 08, 2026 | 05:30 AM

EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR
Feb 08, 2026 | 04:30 AM

EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR
Feb 08, 2026 | 04:00 AM

810 First Street business office walk-in hours will change to 8:30am-5pm

September 21, 2012

Please note that beginning Monday October 15, 2012, the 810 First Street business office walk-in hours of operation will change to 8:30am-5pm.

There is also a drop box at this location for bill payment.

Customers are reminded that there are many ways to pay their bills:

* Check or Money Order: You may either mail a check or money order back to DC Water in the envelope enclosed with your printed bill. Please allow plenty of time for receipt of US mail. Delay in postal delivery may result in a late fee assessment. To ensure timely receipt,you can also pay your current bill at one of the many TD Bank or Premier Bank branches in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

* Automatic Bill Payment: For your convenience, DC Water now offers automatic bill payment through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), which automatically deducts money from your checking or savings account. You will still receive an itemized statement, but you wont have to write checks. Instead, the bank sends the funds for you. You may sign up for this option on My DC Water (register for My DC Water here) under the "Pay my bill" option. See a demo of how easy it is to register for "My DC Water" before you get started!

* Credit Card: DC Water is happy to accept credit card payments from your VISA, Mastercard, or Discover Card. You can pay online or simply call (202) 354-3600, 24 hours a day. See a demo of how easy it is to register for "My DC Water" before you get started!

* Billing/Payment Online: Now you can make your entire billing process electronic. Sign up for e-Bill Notification to receive an e-mail instead of a printed bill. Then pay using your credit card through the "My DC Water" online billing system. Or, signup for the recurring credit card payment option. See a demo of how easy it is to register for "My DC Water" before you get started!

Latest News

Trench boxes at construction site for new pit accessing Potomac Interceptor Upstream

DC Water and its contractors continue to make progress constructing new access points to the Potomac Interceptor, one upstream of the damaged section, and an additional entry downstream to divert more wastewater flow from the pipe. These access points will allow crews to install a bulkhead, blocking flow in the pipe upstream of the collapsed area, keeping the site as dry as possible so crews can safely remove an extensive rock dam currently blocking the pipe.

Photo of giant rock and boulder removed

DC Water is releasing new findings regarding the environmental impacts following the January 19, collapse in a section of the Potomac Interceptor. Based on flow monitoring data collected before and after interim bypass pumping was activated, DC Water estimates approximately 243 million gallons of wastewater has overflowed from the collapse site.

Image of rock blockage taken by CCTV inside the Potomac Interceptor downstream of the collapse

Update on Extended Repairs, Safety Measures, and Water Quality Monitoring

Overnight CCTV inspection of the Potomac Interceptor revealed the blockage inside the collapsed sewer line is far more significant, showing a large rock dam stretching approximately 30 feet downstream of the original failure.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Map of lane closure
Traffic Advisory: Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Lane Closure Beginning Jan 19

Beginning on or about January 19, 2026, weather permitting, DC Water will implement a temporary lane closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW b

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
February 19, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. 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.