DC Water introduced an innovative financial assistance program during the pandemic to provide relief to income-eligible customers who do not directly pay a water bill. It was the first utility in the region, and one of the few in the country, to deliver financial assistance to those who pay their utilities through their rent or condo fees. To boost enrollment in the program, DC Water has just ...
David Gadis appointed to NIAC as the leading water utilities expert. Mr. Gadis oversees the largest advanced wastewater facility in the world, serving 700,000 Washington, DC residents and 1.6 million people in surrounding counties.
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DC Water, Pepco and Washington Gas will host a Joint Utility Day to answer customer questions about utility services and help them understand and manage their utility bills. Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. and Representatives from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), the DC Office of the People’s Counsel (DC OPC) and the Public Service Commission of the District of ...
Five Draft Action Plans Available for Review and Public Comment Until August 22
Some of you may have become accustomed to seeing CC the Colossal Crane towering over the R Street NW construction site. Starting on or about Monday, April 11, 2022, we will say ‘goodbye’ to CC as the contractors will begin working after-hours to remove the large crane from the site. The crane will be disassembled during the day and transported at night between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. to reduce ...
- Routine disinfectant switch begins today, continues until May 9
- Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state safety standards
- Easy steps provided to eliminate any temporary change in water taste
DC Water, along with Arlington County and northeastern Fairfax County, will clean its tap water networks starting today. Water service continues uninterrupted during the process, which runs from ...
Two Virtual Public Listening Sessions Scheduled for March 28 and March 31
As communicated yesterday, DC Water investigated a dry weather overflow event at CSO 029 on the Potomac River. This was due to a leak from an 18” sewer pipe located near 3800 Reservoir Road, NW.
Overnight, crews were able to successfully bypass the leak to contain it and prevent further discharges to the Potomac. However, work to repair the leak was suspended for safety reasons during the periods ...
DC Water was notified at 2:00 p.m. today, November 18, 2021, of a dry weather overflow event at CSO 029 due to a leak from an 18” sewer pipe into a storm sewer pipe that discharges to the Potomac River. The leak is located near 3800 Reservoir Road, NW. DC Water has notified regulatory agencies EPA Region III and DOEE, and stakeholders including District officials and the Coast Guard. We have also ...
28 agencies and organizations will meet for one year to develop action plan
