Authority activates Winter Weather Plan ahead of deep freeze and heavy snow
DC Water has activated its Winter Weather Plan as a winter storm is expected to bring as much as a foot of snow and ice to the region. Temperatures have already plunged, with prolonged temperatures below freezing putting pipes in your home in jeopardy of freezing.
Before the storm, customers are encouraged to make sure ...
As the region braces for some of the coldest temperatures in years over the next few days, DC Water is monitoring conditions, mobilizing equipment, and preparing repair crews to respond to service disruptions.
Large fluctuations in temperatures and extreme cold over a prolonged period can make water mains more susceptible to breaking and pipes in homes to freeze.
As part of DC Water’s Winter ...
**Advisory is Lifted as of 6:00 a.m., December 6, 2024**
Aviso levantado a las 6:00 am del 6 de diciembre de 2024
Boil Water Advisory remains in place for customers in several District neighborhoods impacted by loss of pressure early Tuesday.
Impacted neighborhoods include River Terrace, Mayfair, Eastland Gardens, Kenilworth, Deanwood, Central Northeast, and Anacostia Park.
Los vecindarios afectados incluyen River Terrace, Mayfair, Eastland Gardens, Kenilworth, Deanwood, Central Northeast y Anacostia Park.
Sidewalk Closure on V Street NW between 1st St Street NW and Flagler Pl NW
On Monday, December 2, DC Water, in coordination with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), implemented an emergency sidewalk closure on V St NW between First St NW and Flagler Pl NW to conduct an emergency repair on a 79-inch (6.5 foot) sewer main line.
No parking is allowed adjacent to the sidewalk closure, on ...
Overnight, on Monday, December 2, through early morning on Tuesday, December 3, Gresham Place Northwest and part of Fifth Street Northwest will be closed to allow DC Water to conduct underground surveys in the area. Crews will work through the night, from 7:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., to examine the surrounding soil conditions, and perform field inspections to get a clear picture of the underground ...
For more than two weeks, DC Water’s team deployed to Asheville, North Carolina, to help the local water utility navigate recovery efforts following the devastating flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The team returned to DC and after a brief respite is back at work with lessons learned from their experience.
