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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)
22 September, 2004

Emergency Air Valve Replacement

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 September, 2004

WASA Breaks Ground For New East Side Pump Station
Station Designed to Minimize Pollutants in Anacostia River

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 September, 2004

Repair in Progress

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 September, 2004

Break To 16 Inch Water Main Under Bridge

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 August, 2004

Small Diameter Water Main Replacement

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
16 August, 2004
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 July, 2004
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 July, 2004

WASA to Discuss D.C. Auditor’s Report Examining
One Large Meter Replacement Contract in 2000

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Image: A long arm machine drilling anchor bolts into the slope.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Single Westbound Lane Closure on Canal Road Saturday

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, one westbound lane of Canal Road Northwest NW will be closed between Foxhall Road (Glover-Archbold Trailhead) and the Georgetown University entrance. As part of DC Water’s slope stabilization project, a crew will remove debris from the bottom of the slope. The lane closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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 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.