The Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) has approved a two-year contract extension for Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis, ensuring stability in leadership.
DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis will be joined by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water Board Chair Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes, and other District leaders, on Monday, November 3, for the ceremonial blessing of "Mary," the massive tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will soon begin her underground journey to build part of the Potomac River Tunnel.
As part of DC Water’s slope stabilization project, one westbound lane of Canal Road NW will be closed during overnight work between Foxhall Road (Glover-Archbold Trailhead) and the Georgetown University entrance. The lane closure will be in effect Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Final TBM prepares for shipment from Germany to DC, marking a major milestone in the Clean Rivers Program
DC Water has reached a major milestone in the Potomac River Tunnel Project with the successful completion of factory acceptance testing for its final tunnel boring machine (TBM), Emily. This test confirms that Emily is ready to begin excavating the southern leg of the Potomac River Tunnel.
DC Water will be doing construction as part of a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project on Clara Barton Parkway in Maryland from Sept 8 - Oct 10, 2025, which may cause delays inbound near the I-495 Beltway interchange. One lane will be closed in the work zone to reline an 800-foot section of the sewer line, known as the Potomac Inteceptor.
Join DC Water and Wendy the Water Drop for a fun, educational pop-up event and you can grab a refreshing sip of our water. It's all part of "Imagine a Day Without Water," a national day of action highlighting the essential role water plays in our lives and the need for continued investment in water infrastructure. Stop by Franklin Park to learn, engage, and celebrate the value of water with us!
There’s more than one way to replace your lead service line. Join DC Water’s Lead Free DC (LFDC) team and explore the options available to you during our virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 22, from 6 –7 PM.
DC Water has hit a major milestone in its Lead Free DC (LFDC) program: the 10,000th lead service line replacement. To commemorate the achievement, we teamed up with Washington Football Legend and NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green to surprise our honorary 10,000th replacement and homeowner. With this achievement, nearly 25% of the estimated lead service lines in the city have been replaced.
Major Milestone in Sewer Line Repair Near Great Falls
DC Water has completed the final connection on the rehabilitated section of the Potomac Interceptor near Great Falls, renewing an integral part of the region's sewer system. This achievement signals the new pipe section is now fully operational and represents a significant step in completing this complex and critical infrastructure project.
Weekend Closure of Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail Begins Friday evening, Oct 3 for Gate Restoration Work
DC Water is advancing to the next critical phase of the Rock Creek Main Interceptor (RCMI) repair project, following the discovery in May of structural vulnerabilities in the 72-inch diameter sewer line that carries over 100 million gallons of wastewater daily.
