This week, the Washington Aqueduct’s water treatment plants resumed using chloramine (chlorine plus ammonia) for drinking water disinfection. The Washington Aqueduct treats and provides water to the District of Columbia and other regional municipalities.
Chloramine provides long-lasting protection as water flows through the District’s large distribution system and to the tap. Chloramine also lowers ...
Yearly Treatment Change Concludes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites the public to review and comment on the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority’s (DC Water) proposed use of federal funds to improve the drinking water system in the District of Columbia during a 30-day public comment period. There are three (3) Intended Use Plans and two (2) Project Priority Lists for public review. Comments should be ...
Today, DC Water announced the launch of the Lead Free DC Community Activators Program, a workforce development training program in partnership with the District Department of Employment Services (DOES) Division of State Initiatives (DSI). The 2023-2024 program has recruited 20 trainees from across the District to develop community outreach skills by supporting Lead Free DC (LFDC). LFDC is a ...
Today, DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis welcomed Jeffrey F. Thompson to DC Water as the Authority’s new Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.
“We are excited to have Jeff on board,” said Mr. Gadis. “He brings an impressive 32 years of engineering expertise and leadership acumen to this important role and is a strong addition to my Senior Executive Team.”
Mr. Thompson ...
- Disinfectant switch begins next week, continues until May 15
- Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state safety standards
- Easy steps help reduce any temporary change in water taste
The water networks serving DC Water, along with Arlington County and northeastern Fairfax County, will undergo annual cleaning starting Monday. Water service continues uninterrupted during the process, which ...
One-time “Catch up” offer also waives some fees and penalties
Must be paid by May 31
DC Water has created a one-time offer for eligible customers with a past due balance. DC Water will waive some penalties and late fees, and then reduce the balance by ten percent. This incentive, called Customer Catch Up, is available to those who qualify if they pay their reduced balance by May 31, 2023.
“After the ...
DC Water presented its proposed FY 2024 Budget to the Board of Directors on January 5, 2023
Combined sewage storage project to reduce overflows in Rock Creek Park
WASHINGTON, DC — DC Water will reach a significant milestone for the Clean Rivers Project when it places the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) into operation during the summer of 2023. The NEBT will increase the combined storm runoff capacity of the Anacostia River Tunnel (ART) system as it directs captured flows of combined stormwater and sewage to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment ...
