DC Water's

Projects

Our capital improvement plan is measured in the billions. That's the level of investment required to upgrade our water and sewer systems, comply with federal mandates to reduce nutrient discharges and combined sewer overflows to local rivers, and improve the efficiency of our operations. This work is occurring across the city, and using the search filters below you can see what's happening in your neighborhood.

Click to view current and planned DCWater projects by Ward or ANC.

Sewer
As part of its ongoing program to inspect, evaluate, and rehabilitate sewers across the city, DC Wat
Sewer
As part of its Capital Improvement Program, DC Water will be performing a sanitary sewer rehab
Sewer
The Rock Creek Main Interceptor (RCMI) is a major sewer line carrying 100 million gallons of wastewa
Sewer
During routine inspections, DC Water identified structural issues and the need for immediate repairs
Sewer
Extending the service life of the local sewer system
Sewer
Extending the service life of the local sewer system
Sewer
Potomac Interceptor Project
Sewer
More detailed information can be found below
Sewer
These efforts will help improve water quality and system reliability.
Sewer
PINEY BRANCH SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS 4B, 4C, 4D & 4E
Sewer
This initiative will help in monitoring the structural condition of the sewer network components as
Sewer
This initiative will help in monitoring the structural condition of the sewer network components as
Sewer
This initiative will help in monitoring the structural condition of the sewer network components as
Sewer
This initiative will help in monitoring the structural condition of the sewer network components as
Sewer
This initiative will help in monitoring the structural condition of the sewer network components as
Sewer
This initiative will help in monitoring the structural condition of the sewer network components as

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

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
April 7, 2026
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. 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.