Proposed FY 2025-2026 Project List / Intended Use Plan Funded by the US EPA

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) invites the public to review and comment on DC Water’s proposed use of federal funds for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 draft Intended Use Plan and drinking water improvements draft Project Priority List.

Related Documents
  • Public Notice for DCW SDWA Base and BIL (pdf) 
    DC Water's proposed use of federal funds to improve the drinking water system in the District of Columbia
  • IUP #1 (pdf)
    Emerging Contaminants for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026 (Public Law 117-58)
  • IUP #2 (pdf)
    Lead Service Line Allotment for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026 (Public Law 117-58)
  • IUP #3 (pdf)
    Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Supplemental Base Allotment for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026 (Public Law 117-58)
  • IUP #4 (pdf)
    Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Base Allotment for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026 (Public Law 93-523)
  • PPL #1 (pdf)
    BIL Emerging Contaminants for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026
  • PPL #2 (pdf)
    BIL Lead Service Line Allotment for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026
  • PPL #3 (pdf)
    BIL Supplemental Base for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026
  • PPL #4 (pdf)
    SDWA Base Allotment for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2026

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

View of Mary at bottom of shaft inside tunnel shown from above
DC Water Launches Tunnel Boring Machine Mary, Marking Important Step for Potomac River Tunnel Project

First turn of cutterhead signals the start of excavation for the Potomac River Tunnel Project

In a defining moment for one of the District’s largest infrastructure investments, DC Water has marked its next major milestone in the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The first tunnel boring machine, Mary, has launched her northbound journey breaking through the soil to signal the start of excavation.

With the first turn of Mary’s drill-like cutterhead underground, the machine pushed forward to begin tunneling, representing the transition from years of planning and preparation to active tunnel construction on the $819 million project.

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.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
April 15, 2026
Wednesday, 9:30 AM

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.