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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.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 May, 2024

Todos los clientes de DC Water en el área efectada por el aviso de hervir agua pueden usar agua del grifo para todos los fines después de seguir las instrucciones que se proporcionan a continuación.

DC Water emitió el aviso de hervir agua como una medida preventiva para proteger la salud pública. Agradecemos sinceramente la paciencia de nuestros clientes mientras tomamos las precauciones necesarias ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 May, 2024

All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.

DC Water issued the boil water advisory as a conservative measure to protect public health, and we sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we took necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the tap water we deliver.

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Photo showing where the water main split
9 May, 2024

DC Water crews worked overnight to repair a 115-year-old, 20” cast iron water main which broke on Wednesday, triggering yesterday’s Boil Water Advisory that has impacted 4,800 customers in parts of Northwest D.C. (see map below). During repairs, the crew found that the main had split, requiring the replacement of a ten-foot section of pipe.

Authority teams worked quickly to repair the main and ...

Foto de la tubería dividida.
9 May, 2024

Los equipos de DC Water trabajaron durante la noche para reparar una tubería principal de agua de hierro fundido de 20” de 115 años de antigüedad que se rompió el miércoles, lo que provocó el aviso de hervir agua de ayer que afectó a 4,800 clientes en partes del noroeste de D.C. (ver mapa a continuación). Durante las reparaciones, el equipo descubrió que la tubería principal se había partido, lo ...

Map of the Impacted Area
8 May, 2024

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers that are or have had loss of water pressure following a break in a 20” water main in Upper Northwest D.C. on Wednesday, May 8. The impact is affecting 4,800 customers (see map below). This is a precautionary notice to customers in the impacted area to boil water that may be ingested ...

DC Water emite aviso sobre hervir agua para clientes en algunos vecindarios del distrito
8 May, 2024

La Autoridad de Agua y Alcantarillado del Distrito de Columbia (DC Water) emitió hoy un aviso de hervir agua para algunos clientes que tienen o han tenido pérdida de presión de agua luego de una rotura en una tubería principal de agua de 20” en Upper Northwest D.C. el miércoles 8 de mayo. El impacto está afectando a 4.800 clientes (ver mapa a continuación). Este es un aviso de precaución para los ...

Close up of cupped hands holding some of the Bloom soil amendment
26 April, 2024

DC Water's environmentally friendly soil conditioner plays vital role in helping to protect DC’s tree canopy.

View of Independence Ave SW
1 April, 2024

(Washington, DC) –DC Water’s contractor on the Potomac River Tunnel Project will continue potholing operations along Independence Avenue, SW between Ohio Drive and West Basin Drive on or about April 15 – 17, 2024, weather permitting. This work requires the temporary closure of one eastbound travel lane, one westbound travel lane, and the portion of the sidewalk adjacent to West Potomac Park along ...

Photo of CEO David Gadis and Chief Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer Kirsten Williams addressing the audience at a town hall meeting.
28 March, 2024

Authority Offers Virtual and In-Person Options

Photo shows an adult washing a glass in the sink with the faucet running.
15 March, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, which supplies water to DC Water, annually performs a temporary disinfectant switch from chloramine to chlorine. This year, the switch runs from March 25 to May 6. During that time, customers may notice temporary minor changes in taste and odor.

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April 24, 2023

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Announcement

Christening of TBM Emily with DC Water Interim General Manager Matt Brown holding bottle of tap water to christen Emily
DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community Day. Residents and families met Emily and stepped inside the tunnel where she will soon begin digging.

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Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. 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.