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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.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
12 May, 2016
DC Water showcases new, made-in-DC soil amendment;

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

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 May, 2016
DC Water showcases new, made-in-DC soil amendment
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 April, 2016
DC Water Restricts Official Travel to North Carolina
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 April, 2016
DC Water wins U.S. Water Prize, honored for innovative resource recovery facilities that turn wastewater into electricity
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
5 April, 2016
DC Water Earns Second Credit Rating Upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 April, 2016
Meet your water utility in your ward

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

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
3 March, 2016
DC Water Statement on Revised Pepco-Exelon Merger Settlement Agreement
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 March, 2016
Spring cleaning for region’s drinking water pipes begins March 7;

Customers may notice a slight change in taste and smell

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
26 February, 2016
DC Water Warns Customers about Possible Phone Scam
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 February, 2016
DC Water extends public comment period for proposed System Availability Fee
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Plastic bottles, cups and other floating debris on the surface of the Anacostia River before the Anacostia River Tunnel began operating.
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