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News & Updates

At DC Water, we understand the importance of keeping our community informed about our services, projects, and achievements. Our news web page serves as a reliable source for the latest information on a range of topics.

trikia wallace
30 July, 2020

If you look closely, you will find gems in the most unlikely of places.

Trikia Wallace, or Kia as she is known by her family and coworkers, is one of those gems. A traffic control supervisor working on the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) Project, Wallace takes the same level of dedication and care she puts into her job into giving back to her DC community. And she does it in a huge way.

Every year ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 July, 2020

The DC Water Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed retail rates, charges and fees for the next two years. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 and will be held remotely for the safety of participants due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 July, 2020

DC Water issued the following statement today:



This afternoon a DC Water employee took his own life outside the authority headquarters building at 1385 Canal Street SE. We extend our condolences to the employee’s family and ask that the public respect their privacy during this difficult time.



There were no other injuries associated with the event and operation of our water and wastewater ...

Photo from Virtual Town Hall Meeting
17 July, 2020

More than 4,100 people participated in the eight meetings

Former Board Chair Allen Lew
23 June, 2020

The DC Water family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Allen Y. Lew, former Chairman of the DC Water Board of Directors.

Rock Creek Green Park
16 June, 2020

DC Water has submitted to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Practicability Assessment for the Rock Creek Green Infrastructure (GI) project as required under the terms of the 2016 Amended Consent Decree.  The Practicability Assessment evaluates the first set of GI projects in Rock Creek and identifies DC Water’s proposed plan to control the largest combined sewer overflow (CSO) to ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 June, 2020

CEO David Gadis will co-host meetings in June and July with Councilmembers in each Ward

21 May, 2020

-Building plumbing systems can experience water quality issues after periods of little-to-no water use

-CDC and other experts have provided guidance for building managers and operators

DC Water is advising commercial building operators to flush their plumbing systems with fresh water before resuming normal operations. Many businesses and buildings have been closed or operating at reduced ...

12 May, 2020

Residents Can Apply to Get Bill Relief and Monthly Discounts

DC Water today announced that funds have been authorized by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council to provide emergency relief to District residents struggling with unpaid DC Water bills during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and 105 days thereafter. DC Water residential customers can apply to the DC Department of ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 May, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Park Service (NPS) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and approved DC Water’s proposed Soapstone Valley Park Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Soapstone Valley Park is managed by Rock Creek Park and is located southeast of the intersection of Connecticut Avenue NW and Albemarle Street NW, extending to Broad Branch Road NW.

DC Water has determined that the ...

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Section of Tunnel Boring Machine Mary being prepared for excavation to begin
Media Advisory: DC Water to Hold Ceremonial Blessing for Tunnel Boring Machine "Mary," Signaling Start of Digging for Potomac River Tunnel Project

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, 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. The event, November 3, marks a major milestone on the project which will dramatically reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the District.

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A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
November 6, 2025
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. 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.