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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.

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 ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 April, 2020

(Washington, DC) – In May 2020, DC Water’s contractor will begin removing portions of the medians on Rhode Island Avenue between 2nd Street NW and 3rd Street and between 3rd Street and Florida Avenue. It is necessary to remove the median portions to allow for lane shifts and create a work area on Rhode Island Avenue as a part of the Florida Avenue Construction Site. We will alert the media when ...

Kishia Powell
23 April, 2020

Kishia L. Powell currently serves as Commissioner for the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 April, 2020

While keeping on top of the pandemic response, DC Water last week capitalized on the volatile investment market, saving $50 million by refinancing Series 2012 A and C subordinate-lien bonds.

DC Water completed the Series 2022 Forward Direct Purchase with JP Morgan through DNT Asset Trust to refund almost $300 million in outstanding debt. The transaction locked in a total interest cost of 2.18% to ...

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Picture of new bike pedestrian path and traffic detour
New Path for Capital Crescent Trail Opens at Georgetown Waterfront Park

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT
If you bike, drive, or walk through Georgetown, we’ve got changes starting this week around the Potomac River Tunnel construction on Water Street NW. The Capital Crescent Trail has a new temporary detour through Georgetown Waterfront Park, open now for cyclists between 33rd and Potomac streets NW.

Latest Blog Post
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
February 19, 2026
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.