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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)
3 July, 2024

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for all customers in the District of Columbia, as well as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Reagan National Airport, due to a drop in water supply from the Washington Aqueduct. This is a precautionary notice to all customers to boil water that may be ingested due to water of unknown quality ...

Map of the Impacted Area
3 July, 2024

La Autoridad de Agua y Alcantarillado del Distrito de Columbia (DC Water) emitió hoy un aviso de hervir agua para todos los clientes del Distrito de Columbia debido a una caída en el suministro de agua del Acueducto de Washington. Este es un aviso de precaución para todos los clientes para que hiervan agua que pueda ser ingerida debido a agua de calidad desconocida. El cliente no debe beber el ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 June, 2024

(Washington, DC) –DC Water’s contractor on the Potomac River Tunnel Project will begin performing utility investigations along portions of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, NW, and the Rock Creek Trail between F Street, NW, and Virginia Avenue, NW on or about the week of July 1, 2024, weather permitting. This activity involves temporary traffic lanes, bike lanes, trail, and sidewalk closures, near ...

Intersection of Ohio Drive and Independence Avenue SW
10 June, 2024

DC Water’s newest effort to capture and clean wastewater will close Ohio Drive SW.

Speakers and other VIPs in hardhats lift dirt on their shovels during the ceremonial groundbreaking
21 May, 2024

Massive effort to capture and keep combined sewage out of the river draws District leaders to West Potomac Park.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 May, 2024

Todos los clientes de DC Water en el área efectada por el aviso de hervir agua pueden usar agua del grifo para todos los fines después de seguir las instrucciones que se proporcionan a continuación.

DC Water emitió el aviso de hervir agua como una medida preventiva para proteger la salud pública. Agradecemos sinceramente la paciencia de nuestros clientes mientras tomamos las precauciones necesarias ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 May, 2024

All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.

DC Water issued the boil water advisory as a conservative measure to protect public health, and we sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we took necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the tap water we deliver.

DC Water lifted ...

Photo showing where the water main split
9 May, 2024

DC Water crews worked overnight to repair a 115-year-old, 20” cast iron water main which broke on Wednesday, triggering yesterday’s Boil Water Advisory that has impacted 4,800 customers in parts of Northwest D.C. (see map below). During repairs, the crew found that the main had split, requiring the replacement of a ten-foot section of pipe.

Authority teams worked quickly to repair the main and ...

Foto de la tubería dividida.
9 May, 2024

Los equipos de DC Water trabajaron durante la noche para reparar una tubería principal de agua de hierro fundido de 20” de 115 años de antigüedad que se rompió el miércoles, lo que provocó el aviso de hervir agua de ayer que afectó a 4,800 clientes en partes del noroeste de D.C. (ver mapa a continuación). Durante las reparaciones, el equipo descubrió que la tubería principal se había partido, lo ...

Map of the Impacted Area
8 May, 2024

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers that are or have had loss of water pressure following a break in a 20” water main in Upper Northwest D.C. on Wednesday, May 8. The impact is affecting 4,800 customers (see map below). This is a precautionary notice to customers in the impacted area to boil water that may be ingested ...

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Rock Creek Trail Site for Potomac River Tunnel Project
Ground Stabilization Work Begins Near Watergate Complex, starting Aug 25

Starting the week of August 25, DC Water will take another big step forward in the Potomac River Tunnel Project. Ground stabilization will begin at the Rock Creek Trail site, near the Watergate Complex, to drill secant piles that will form a retaining wall for the drop shaft.

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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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September 18, 2025
Thursday, 9:30 AM

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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.