DC Water's
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)
28 February, 2017

Current CFO Mark T. Kim leaving in April after 4 years at DC Water

Image of new website
14 February, 2017

New dcwater.com empowers customers with information & resources

New Water Meter
7 February, 2017

More than 85,000 meters across the District to be replaced

2 February, 2017

DC Water’s historic D.C. Clean River project was this week honored by a national engineering organization for creatively and safely completing a $319 million tunnel that will improve the quality of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 February, 2017

$100 million in certified green bonds to fund portion of DC Clean Rivers Project

Ft. Reno Green Roof
30 January, 2017

"We are preparing a workforce for the jobs we know are coming to support green infrastructure projects here in the District of Columbia and across the nation." 

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 November, 2016

DC Water’s third tunnel boring machine completes two and a half mile tunnel for cleaner Anacostia River

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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