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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.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 April, 2020

(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will install extensometers on the 800- and 900-blocks of Rhode Island Avenue NE. This work is a part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project (dcwater.com/NEBT). Extensometers are deep borehole monitors installed to measure any soil displacement during the construction of the tunnel. Travel lanes on Rhode Island Avenue NE will be reduced to two lanes around ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
31 March, 2020

DC Water board and committee meetings will now all be accessible to the public as the authority takes steps to limit gatherings but still conduct all business in public.

Today’s announcement means audio and occasionally visual components of the board meetings, along with agendas and all documents discussed by members, will be available at this link:   https://www.dcwater.com/board-calendar

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Don't flush wipes image
27 March, 2020

As toilet paper is now so hard to find, many District residents and employees are turning to alternatives. If you must use something other than toilet paper, please be sure to discard it in the trash.



Only toilet paper is designed to break apart in pipes and sewers. Toilet paper goes through extensive testing to ensure that it disintegrates as it is flushed, other products remain intact and ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
26 March, 2020
  • Routine disinfectant switch begins next week, continues into May
  • Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state safety standards
  • Easy steps to eliminate any temporary change in water taste
  • Virus transmission is not a risk in drinking water

The District of Columbia, Arlington County and the northeastern Fairfax County will clean out their tap water network starting Monday—a safe ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
25 March, 2020

(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will install extensometers on the 800-block of Rhode Island Avenue NE. This work is a part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project, dcwater.com/NEBT. Extensometers are deep borehole monitors installed to measure any soil displacement during the construction of the tunnel.

The contractor will install two extensometers in the westbound center lane of Rhode ...

Photo of water flowing from a tap
25 March, 2020

Please leave packaged water for those who need it. Tap water costs less than bottled water and is safer for the environment.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 March, 2020

Mr. Gadis and water authority Leaders from 18 different states and the District signed onto the letter that was delivered today.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 March, 2020

Disconnected residents will have their service restored upon request, assuring that every residential customer in the city has access to clean water.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 March, 2020

On Thursday, March 19, CEO and General Manager David Gadis sent a message via email to customers detailing the latest steps we are taking to protect them and our employees. Click the link below to read the full message:

Message to Customers from CEO and General Manager David Gadis

The message includes important information about temporary modificatons to our Customer Service call options. Until ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 March, 2020

Until further notice, DC Water is suspending all planned water shutoffs for non-critical activities such as plumber or developer connections to the water system (including taps and abandonments) and for work associated with capital improvement projects. Crews will only perform water shutoffs when necessary to perform emergency repairs.

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April 24, 2023

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Picture of new bike pedestrian path and traffic detour
New Path for Capital Crescent Trail Opens at Georgetown Waterfront Park

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT
If you bike, drive, or walk through Georgetown, we’ve got changes starting this week around the Potomac River Tunnel construction on Water Street NW. The Capital Crescent Trail has a new temporary detour through Georgetown Waterfront Park, open now for cyclists between 33rd and Potomac streets NW.

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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Customer Service Center Announcement

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.