Who We Are

DC Water's Vision:

We will be known for superior service, ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities.

DC Water's Mission:

Exceed expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

DC Water's Values:

  • Accountability – We conduct ourselves in a manner that surpasses ordinary standards and take responsibility for our actions and their collective outcomes to our workplace, community and environment at all times.
  • Trust – We strive to achieve the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior by always seeking to be open, honest, fair and respectful.
  • Teamwork – We approach all we do in a collaborative way, delivering superior service and outcomes through enthusiasm, helpfulness, positivity, skills, knowledge and a collective commitment to excellence.
  • Customer Focus – We see every engagement with our customers as an opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience that improves customer satisfaction and the overall perception of DC Water among the communities we serve.
  • Safety – We are uncompromising in our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, customers, and community. We require individual accountability, expecting all employees to strictly adhere to our safety standards, and actively participate in and support the advancement of our safety practices.
  • Well-being – We recognize DC Water’s number one resource is our people. We are committed to seeing that our team thrives physically, mentally and emotionally by endeavoring to create a culture that increases awareness, inspires individual responsibility, promotes healthy choices and encourages work/life balance.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Christening of TBM Emily with DC Water Interim General Manager Matt Brown holding bottle of tap water to christen Emily
DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community Day. Residents and families met Emily and stepped inside the tunnel where she will soon begin digging.

Latest Blog Post
Emergency supplies arranged on a table, including bottled water, canned food, a backpack, first aid kit, flashlight, phone, medication and other essential items.
Simple Ways to Stay Prepared at Home
A few simple steps can help your household prepare for severe weather and temporary water or sewer service interruptions.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
October 8, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

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.