DC Water announced today a schedule for town hall meetings in all 8 wards, outreach which provides customers an opportunity to learn about the water authority’s proposed rates and fees for next year while allowing the public to share concerns, comments and ideas. The meetings are intended to provide customers with an opportunity to comment on new rates for the fiscal year that begins October 1. ...
DC Water and customers this week celebrate the importance of clean water during national Drinking Water Week. This annual celebration brings together water professionals and the communities they serve in recognizing the vital role water has in our everyday lives.
The theme of this year’s celebration is “Protect the Source,” which captures the importance of protecting the health of D.C.’s source ...
-Survey respondents will help improve DC Water communications and be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card-
DC Water this week launched a survey to ask customers questions about how they use water, what they think of tap water safety and how they dispose of certain kinds of waste, such as cooking grease and unwanted medications.
The goal of the survey is to better understand what ...
This Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., the public is encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications at locations across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Residents can bring any quantity and type of unused medication to drop-off points and safely dispose of them in minutes.
“Think twice before flushing any medication,” says David L. Gadis, CEO and General Manager of DC ...
Skimmer boats Flotsam and Jetsam on display picking up floatable debris;
Anacostia River Tunnel exceeding performance expectations at one-year anniversary
New Promotion With Local Hardware Stores Makes Bloom Easier Than Ever to Find
Computer program evaluates sewer pipe conditions to help utilities save money, prioritize repairs
DC Water’s technology team in cooperation with its development partner Wipro has created an innovative solution that will radically change the way it – and other water utilities throughout the nation—both inspect sewer pipes and prioritize repairs and replacements. By saving costs on analysis ...
We commend the Office of the Inspector General for taking the time to learn about the monitoring protocols that DC Water follows in the District to comply with the EPA Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). The OIG found DC Water was fully compliant with all LCR monitoring requirements and the audit of LCR compliance monitoring reports from the past five years contained no errors.
We hope our response ...
New CRIAC Partial Volumetric Rate Structure Will Balance Consumption with Impervious Area
(Washington, DC) – In preparation for construction associated with the DC Water Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) (dcwater.com/NEBT), contractors will remove portions of the medians on Rhode Island Avenue, NW between 2nd Street and North Capitol Street, NW. This removal is needed to allow for various detours and lane shifts during construction. While the construction was scheduled to begin March 11 ...
