EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE

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Work Schedule: Jan 20, 2026  1:30 PM to Jan 20, 2026 8:30 PM (estimated)

DC Water crews/contractors are currently repairing a broken 8 inch water main located on Rhode Island Ave NE between Newton St and Monroe 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

Map of lane closure
Traffic Advisory: Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Lane Closure Beginning Jan 19

Beginning on or about January 19, 2026, weather permitting, DC Water will implement a temporary lane closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW b

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Upcoming Meeting
Date
January 21, 2026
Wednesday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

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.