
DC Water’s Board of Directors this morning approved two new programs to help customers, including one creative option that will assist customers who rent homes in multi-family buildings.
The twin efforts, which go into effect Feb 8, come as the board and Chief Executive Officer David L. Gadis continue exploring ways to help customers who are struggling as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic that ...

February 3, 2021 – Today, DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis announced the hiring of Kirsten B. Williams to fill the new role of Chief Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, effective March 1, 2021.
In this newly created role, Williams will be responsible for developing a strategic communications plan for the Authority and overseeing marketing, media relations, crisis ...

The talented individuals appointed by President Biden to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency means good news for water utilities everywhere, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis said today. Chief among the appointments was Radhika Fox, CEO of the US Water Alliance, who was named Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Water.

(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will begin to set up a construction work area in the center eastbound lane of Rhode Island Avenue, NW between 2nd and 4th Streets, NW. Eastbound traffic will flow around each side of the work area. Construction is scheduled to begin on or about January 18, 2021, and will continue for about two months. Pedestrian detours will be in place as well. This work ...

S&P Global Ratings assigns AAA and Fitch Ratings affirms DC Water’s AA+ rating for the WIFIA loan

Sewage samples may provide key warning signs for contagion

(Washington, DC) – DC Water has two new active construction sites as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project that will impact motor and pedestrian traffic. One is on Mount Olivet Road NE located at Capitol Avenue NE and the other is on the Department of Public Works lot. Traffic pattern changes and parking restrictions will be in place 24/7 during this work which will be completed in 2022 ...

Additional crews, mechanics and staff from DC Water are on standby today as the authority works to make sure that heavy rainfall in the area does not adversely impact its services.

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A section of Irving Street NW near Rock Creek Park will be closed to all traffic for several weeks to allow DC Water to make urgent repairs to a historic sewer line that collapsed and created a sinkhole.