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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)
20 June, 2018

DC Water is warning customers that scammers claiming to represent the utility may be calling and asking for personal information or to send a technician to the home. DC Water has received two reports from customers who stated they received such a call and one customer received an at-home visit from someone claiming he was from the water/electric utility and was checking for high water use. DC ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 June, 2018

Today DC Water joined District officials to celebrate the completion of the Kennedy Street Revitalization Project. DC Water awarded more than $2 million for construction of Green Infrastructure (GI) practices within the 100 block of Kennedy Street NW under the Kennedy Street Revitalization Project, a partnership between DC Water, the District of Columbia Mayor's Office, and District Department of ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 June, 2018

DC Water is reminding DCRA permit applicants that DC Water’s new System Availability Fee (SAF) will go into effect on June 1, 2018.

 

The fee is placed on construction projects for new water and sewer connections and for renovation or redevelopment projects for existing connections to recover the proportionate share of the increased costs associated with the new or larger water and sewer demands ...

17 May, 2018

DC Water is bringing hydration to the celebration. Team Blue will greet thirsty bicyclists with free reusable water bottles and ice-cold tap water Friday morning during the annual Bike to Work Day. Commuters will enjoy a morning full of games, giveaways, and information about the most important resource for a healthy lifestyle—water. DC Water partners with local organizations throughout the year ...

4 May, 2018

DC Water will join utilities, agencies, and advocates nationwide to celebrate Drinking Water Week from May 6 to May 12. The annual celebration offers water professionals and the communities they serve an opportunity to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Protecting the Source,” which provides the perfect opportunity ...

Photo of David Gadis
3 May, 2018

Industry Veteran will be the fourth executive to lead the Authority

Medications will be incinerated by certified law enforcement.
26 April, 2018

This Saturday, April 28, the public is encouraged to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications at over 50 locations in DC and Virginia and Maryland suburbs, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can bring any quantity and type of unused medication to drop-off points and safely dispose of them in minutes. The service is free and anonymous.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 April, 2018

DC Water issued $300 million in tax-exempt, fixed-rate bonds yesterday, including $100 million designated as green bonds. The senior-lien bonds sold all in one day, with a 31-year maturity priced to yield 3.19 percent.

The sale was bolstered by DC Water’s strong credit ratings, AAA by S&P Global Ratings, Aa1 by Moody’s Investor Service, and for the green bonds, GB-1 the highest possible green ...

Photo of Anacostia Tunnel
16 April, 2018

New seven-mile long tunnel segment fills to capacity and captures approximately 170 million gallons of combined sewage, keeping it out of the Anacostia

Photo from Grand Opening Celebration
28 March, 2018
  • New tunnel segment reduces combined sewer overflows to Anacostia by more than 80 percent, holds 100 million gallons of combined sewage
  • $1.6 billion investment of total $2.7 billion program for healthier District waterways

Today, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) commissioned its 7-mile-long tunnel segment that will substantially reduce combined sewer overflows to the ...

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Map of area on K and 30th St where utility investigation will occur
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 30th and K streets Northwest: Temporary Lane and Sidewalk Closures

Map: The blue arrows represent the pedestrian detour. Motorists follow the yellow arrows.

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.
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