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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)
15 July, 2018

Tests confirm drinking water is safe, no contamination in distribution system

high boli water area
14 July, 2018

Updated: 1:49 P.M.: New interactive map available

DC Water has determined boundaries for a smaller affected area under the boil water advisory. No contamination was detected outside of this area. Customers can view the interactive map or call the 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 to verify if they reside in the affected area. Customers located in the affected area should continue boiling ...

High Boil Water Area
14 July, 2018

Latest Test Results Expected by 10 AM Sunday Morning

Reduced map
13 July, 2018

 Due to a temporary loss of pressure in our distribution system on Thursday, July 12, some customers are advised to boil their water until further notice.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
13 July, 2018

DC Water is working to refine the impacted area. DC Water advises customers located in the current affected area to continue boiling water for drinking and cooking until further notice. Customers in the affected area should also boil their water if they experienced low water pressure or had no water after 8:30 p.m. on July 12. Customers should visit the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the ...

13 July, 2018

Residents can use new interactive map to see if they are in affected area

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 July, 2018

$6 million from Rate Stabilization Fund will be added to FY 2019 Budget

Unveiling of the name of the TBM
28 June, 2018

Today, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) named and blessed the tunnel boring machine that will mine the final segment to complete the Anacostia River Tunnel System. This will make a much healthier Anacostia River by reducing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) by 98 percent and significantly reducing flooding in northeast DC.

National Park Superintendent Tara Morrison ...

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

Media Opportunity—Drop 110 feet below ground to view DC Water’s newest part of the Clean Rivers Project

 

Media are encouraged to join Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, EPA Regional Administrator EPA Cecil Rodrigues, National Park Service Superintendent Tara Morrison, guests and the public to celebrate the start of the final chapter in DC Water’s cleaner ...

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

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for construction work associated with the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project (NEBT) (www.dcwater.com/nebt), crews will begin tree and median removal in the unit block of Rhode Island Avenue NE between North Capitol Street NE and Lincoln Road NE. Eight trees currently in the median must be removed to facilitate the removal of the median.  This work is necessary to ...

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April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

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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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February 19, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

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Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. 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.