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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.

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6 December, 2018

DC Water today announced plans to work closely with the District government to implement a new lead service replacement program that offers free and discounted replacements of lead water service pipes on private property for thousands of homes across the city. This program will be implemented once it is funded by the District, which is anticipated in October 2019.

The new program, approved by the D ...

13 November, 2018

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Comment Period Extended for Potomac River Tunnel Environmental Assessment

Deadline for comments extended to December 4

WASHINGTON – Based on community feedback, DC Water and the National Park Service (NPS) are extending the deadline for ...

26 October, 2018

This Saturday, October 27, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., the public is encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications at more than 50 locations in the District, and Virginia and Maryland suburbs. Residents can bring any quantity and type of unused medication to drop-off points and safely dispose of them in minutes.

“Flushing old medications down the toilet really isn’t a good ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
25 October, 2018

Public invited to comment on Environmental Assessment for proposed Potomac River Tunnel

WASHINGTON – Interested in the health of Washington D.C.'s waterways? DC Water invites the public to comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Potomac River Tunnel. This project is designed to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Potomac River as part of the $2.7 billion DC Clean Rivers ...

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24 October, 2018

DC Water announced today a public hearing set for October 30 at 6:30 pm to gather input from the community about an expanded financial assistance program for customers and non-profits. The hearing will be held at the Department of Employment Services building, 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019.
 
The $13 million program, funded jointly by DC Water and the District government, originated ...

Young students share how they value the city's drinking water.
10 October, 2018

District residents use about 100 gallons of water every day. Can you imagine your morning without freshly brewed coffee, a warm shower, or clean clothes? Hydration and hygiene aside—how would hospitals function without clean running water? How would firefighters address emergencies? From flushing toilets to running dialysis machines, water is critical to sustaining life as we know it.



“It’s ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
26 September, 2018

Customers in areas with historically low pressure now benefiting from 22 psi boost 

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 September, 2018

Nearly 3 billion gallons of combined sewage kept out of river in first six months/cleanrivers

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 September, 2018

New rates and fees for District water customers go into effect next month, as DC Water takes unprecedented steps to ask customers for input on future rate changes and minimize the impact of current increases. 
  
The DC Water Board of Directors adopted the rates earlier this year and they go into effect beginning October 1. Customers will notice the changes on the next cycle of bills that will be ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 September, 2018

DC Water today announced the creation of a new 21-member Stakeholder Alliance, a panel of residents who will provide informal input to the General Manager on a range of timely and important issues. 
  
The group, which will have its first meeting on September 20, allows for a larger number of voices from more District residents and business groups as DC Water considers potentially far-reaching ...

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Christening of TBM Emily with DC Water Interim General Manager Matt Brown holding bottle of tap water to christen Emily
DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community Day. Residents and families met Emily and stepped inside the tunnel where she will soon begin digging.

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