Please note, these water distribution sites were in operation on the evening of Friday, January 19, 2024. If you still need assistance securing bottled water, please call 311. 

DC Water issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers that experienced a loss of water pressure on Friday, January 19, 2024. To read the full advisory, visit https://www.dcwater.com/whats-going-on/news/dc-water-issues-boil-water-…

Free bottled water for drinking and cooking is available to impacted residents Friday, January 19 at:

• Catholic University of America, Raymond A. Duford Athletic Center (8:30-11:30pm)
  
  • 4400 John McCormack Rd NE, Washington, DC 20011
     
• University of the District of Columbia Building 44 (9:00-11:30pm)
  
  • 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
  • 3000 Block Van Ness Street NW and International Drive/ Connecticut Ave NE

Drive carefully due to recent snowfall and please be patient at pickup locations. If you are unable to visit one of the pickup locations, call 311.

Customers should boil water for at least 1 minute before:

• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Preparing, washing, and cooking food
• Preparing infant formula
• Making ice
• Giving water to pets

People in the area should:

• Discard any beverages and ice made after 11 am on Friday, January 19, 2024.
• Run cold water until clear (if discolored) prior to boiling.
• Run cold water for 2 minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling.
• Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and let it cool.
• Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.