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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)
31 March, 2015

DC Water announces 2015 town hall meetings with C.E.O. and General Manager George S. Hawkins

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 March, 2015

- Customers may notice a slight change in taste and smell

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 March, 2015

DC Water continues efforts to minimize lead and advises customers to remove lead sources

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
12 March, 2015

Authority is One of Five Recipients Selected Across the Country to Receive Technical Assistance

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 February, 2015

DC Water’s Blue Plains is largest single point electric consumer in the District and soon will generate electricity from solar cells and anaerobic digestion

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
Date
February 19, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

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.