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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)
7 October, 2015

- Process also creates Class A biosolids -

- District of Columbia Mayor Bowser, Congresswoman Norton and others join in dedication ceremony -

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 September, 2015

Thermal hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion create clean power and a compost-like material to be used as fertilizer

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
3 September, 2015

Residential customers with water meters larger than 1” will be charged the 1” Water System Replacement Fee of $9.67

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 July, 2015

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

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.
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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.