District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) General Manager George S. Hawkins is teaming up with Council members to co-host town hall meetings on important issues related to water and sewer services. This is the first time that DC WASA has partnered with local officials for such an aggressive, sustained community outreach program.

Discussions will include DC WASA infrastructure needs, planned construction projects and the proposed rate increase, as well as:
• Information about fire hydrants, including how to check the real-time status of hydrants
• Who to call for water emergencies
• Billing issues, with Customer Service representatives and computer terminals on hand to help resolve them
• How to apply for DC WASA jobs, and
• DC WASA’s catch basin cleaning schedule and clogged catch basins

Details on the upcoming meetings follow below.

Ward 2 Town Hall meeting with Councilmember Jack Evans
When: May 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Dupont Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Map: http://bit.ly/c1pDld

Ward 6 Town Hall meeting with Councilmember Tommy Wells
When: June 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Eastern Market, North Hall (North Carolina Ave. side of the Market)
http://bit.ly/crbgju

Ward 7 Town Hall meeting with Councilmember Yvette Alexander
When: June 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver St., SE
http://bit.ly/aigih8

For more information on the town halls and the DC WASA ratemaking process, please visit http://www.dcwasa.com/rates.

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