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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)
6 June, 2016

New online tool allows customers to look up whether service lines are lead or other material,
where records are available

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
31 May, 2016

Using patented process and recently discovered microbes, the new technology cuts chemical costs and process time for efficiencies and savings

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
12 May, 2016

Bloom(TM)now available to soil blenders, landscapers, farmers
and bulk users in pilot program

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 April, 2016

DC Water announces 2016 town hall meetings with CEO and General Manager George S. Hawkins

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 March, 2016

Customers may notice a slight change in taste and smell

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

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.
Upcoming Meeting

Upcoming Events

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.