EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE
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Joel Grosser

Joel Grosser

Director of Procurement, Goods and Services

Joel Grosser joined DC Water in 2015 and is the Authority’s Director of Procurement for Goods and Services.  In this role, Mr. Grosser directs all procurement activity needed for DC Water operations.  This includes products, and professional and industrial services, needed to operate the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment facility, to distribute clean water to our customers, and to bring wastewater to Blue Plains.  Also under Mr. Grosser’s direction is the procurement of goods and professional services needed for DC Water’s supporting office functions.

Mr. Grosser’s teams lead solicitations and cross-functional activity to select vendors, generate purchase orders, and manage vendor business relationships to bring the best value to the Authority and its customers.  In doing so, DC Water’s Business Development programs are fully supported, as well as its savings targets and compliance with its Procurement regulations and manual. 

Prior to DC Water, Mr. Grosser consulted internationally for a variety of government and commercial clients to strengthen their supply chains and business processes.  He also led procurement functions at major corporations in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries.  Mr. Grosser has a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and resides in Virginia.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Picture of slope near Georgetown University
DC Water to Begin Slope Stabilization Work on Canal Road in advance of Potomac River Tunnel Project

Lane Closure Expected to Impact Commuters from DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Latest Blog Post
A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
August 14, 2025
Thursday, 1:00 PM