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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.

Kick off green projects
23 October, 2017

Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water Board Chair and Director of the Department of Energy and the Environment Tommy Wells and Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd joined DC Water to kick off green infrastructure projects in Northwest DC that will improve the health of local waterways.

“Over the past year, we joined the Water Environment Federation and several partners to develop a nationwide ...

Matthew Ries - Chief
16 October, 2017

Renewed Focus on Anacostia River for Matthew Ries

 

DC Water announced today that Matthew Ries, PhD, P.E. will become its first Chief of Water Quality and Watershed Management and will help oversee efforts to restore and renew the Anacostia River. He starts in November.

Dr. Ries will bring a focused approach to continue restoring and improving urban watersheds – like the Anacostia River – by taking a ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 October, 2017

DC Water’s Board of Directors today announced that General Counsel Henderson J. Brown, IV will serve as Acting CEO and General Manager upon the departure of current CEO George S. Hawkins. Hawkins announced his December departure last month.

Henderson Brown rejoined DC Water as General Counsel in March 2016 after originally serving the Authority in the same capacity from 1998-2004. During his ...

Photo of George Hawkins
7 September, 2017

George Hawkins joined DC Water in 2009. Intends to serve in his current role until December 29, 2017.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 August, 2017

As of today, DC Water customers can access their online accounts anywhere, anytime, from the convenience of their smartphone or tablet. The mobile My DC Water app is available—free of charge— for Android in the Google Play Store and for the iPhone in the Apple App Store.

DC Water is excited to announce this new capability as part of its continued focus on improving customer service. DC Water ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 August, 2017

Traffic Advisory

DC Water Clean Rivers Project Brings Short Duration Road and Sidewalks closures to I-66 Roosevelt Bridge and Rock Creek Parkway (at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts)

Closure Information for August 14, 2017

 

(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s is performing construction activities as part of its Clean Rivers Project in the southern portion of the John F. Kennedy Center for the ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 July, 2017

DC Water Board Chair Selected for Top Financial Post

DC Water CEO and General Manager George S. Hawkins announced today that DC Water has named a new Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Brown. Brown has been serving as the Director, Office of Budget and Finance for the District of Columbia since January 2015 and as the DC Water Chairman of the Board since 2015.

“We are extraordinarily fortunate ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 July, 2017

DC Water has launched a new web portal for customers to make payments and view water usage. The new web portal is a significant upgrade from DC Water’s first generation product that debuted in 2000.

“This year we set out to make significant improvements to the customer experience,” commented George S. Hawkins, DC Water CEO and General Manager. “In January, we introduced a revamped website and now ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
14 July, 2017

Innovative partnership with Water Environment Federation provides sustainable careers

Map of DC Clean Rivers projects
6 July, 2017

Our largest contract ever is for a 5-mile segment of the DC Clean Rivers Project 

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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