LEAD INFORMATION UPDATE

March 17, 2004

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) will hold public meetings to discuss the facts about lead in the drinking water and other issues of interest and concern to our customers. There will be representatives from WASA, District of Columbia Department of Health, District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency, and the Washington Aqueduct to answer questions about this issue.

The meetings will be held at the following locations:

March 22, 2004
All Souls Church
1500 Harvard Street, NW
Washington, DC
6:30 – 8:30 PM

March 23, 2004
Hines Junior High School
335 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC
6:30 – 8:30 PM

March 24, 2004
George Washington University
Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
7:00 – 9:00 PM

March 29, 2004
Pennsylvania Baptist Church
3000 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
6:30 – 8:30 PM

March 31, 2004
Ketcham Elementary School
1919 15th Street, SE
Washington, DC
6:30 – 8:30 PM

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Graphic for the May 11th Meeting

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Photo of section of Canal where soil has been removed
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A section of the canal where the soil has been removed
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Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

The shields for the tunnel boring machine Mary being lowered by cranes into the shaft
DC Water Earns Prominent Award for Sustainable Finance Leadership through Green Bonds

Recognition highlights DC Water’s commitment to environmental stewardship during Earth Month

DC Water has been honored with the “Green Bond of the Year – US Muni Bond” Award by Environmental Finance, a leading industry publication. This achievement celebrates DC Water’s leadership in sustainability and its dedication to responsible municipal financing.

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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.