Customer Provided Meter Read Procedures

Customers who receive estimated bills can request a technician to read their meter by contacting Customer Service at 202-354-3600. Representatives will work to schedule a visit according to the meter reading schedule. Please be aware that efforts will be made to use the reading for billing purposes; however, there may be situations where the reading cannot be used. 

You can also submit a meter read yourself by following the steps below:

  1. Take a clear picture of the meter register including all the dials.
  2. Ensure the picture includes the date/time stamp and the meter ID.
  3. Email the picture to customer.read@dcwater.com.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Worker on side of steep slope
Canal Road Slope Stabilization Project Nears End; Off-peak Lane Closure to Replant Slope

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - CLEAN RIVERS - POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

DC Water is in the final stretch of its slope stabilization project along Canal Road NW, a critical project that will pave the way for Potomac River Tunnel construction at this site. Beginning, the week of December 15, 2025, one westbound lane of Canal Road will be closed during daytime, off-peak hours on weekdays and Saturdays to hydroseed the slope.

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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.