EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR

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Work Schedule: Nov 25, 2025 4:30 PM to Nov 26, 2025 2:30 AM (estimated)

DC Water crews/contractors are currently repairing a broken 8 inch water main located on New Hampshire Ave NW between Hamilton St and Ingraham St NW. Some customers in the area may experience a disruption in water service or low pressure until repairs are complete. Traffic is not 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 & Communication at 202-787-2200.

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.

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December 4, 2025
Thursday, 9:30 AM

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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.