EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE

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Work Schedule: September 26, 2025 2:00 PM to September 27, 2025 12:00 AM (estimated)

DC Water crews/contractors are currently repairing a broken 8 inch water main located on 24th St NE between Perry St & Newton St NE; also on Otis St NE between 22nd St & 26th St NE.  Some customers in the area may experience a disruption in water service until repairs are complete. Traffic may be impacted by the repair work.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Emergency Command Center
202-612-3400
OR
Submit A Report A Problem

Media inquiries should be made to the DC Water Office of Marketing and Communications at 202-787-2200 or communications@dcwater.com

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Aerial View of Construction near Watergate Complex Shows cranes and construction of drop shaft underway
Scaffolding Installation Begins near Watergate Complex for Potomac River Tunnel Project

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Beginning September 23, 2025, to Mid-November 2025

DC Water is installing temporary scaffolding at the Rock Creek Trail site, west of the Watergate Complex. Trail users are advised to adhere to flagger instructions during installation.

Scaffolding installation is expected to be completed by September 26, 2025, and will remain in place until mid-November 2025.

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Upcoming Meeting
Date
October 7, 2025
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

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Sep 27
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sep 28
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sep 29
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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.