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.

Sewer
This initiative will help in monitoring the structural condition of the sewer network components as
Water
Efforts will help improve water quality and system reliability
Facilities
Project will protect wastewater treatment plant from impacts of climate change
Clean Rivers
Green Technologies for the District
Green Infrastructure
Rock Creek Green Infrastructure Project B
Water
Efforts will help improve water quality and system reliability
Clean Rivers
Sewer Separation Planned In Georgetown
Water
Project will improve system reliability and water pressure.
Facilities
This project will make significant HVAC system enhancements.
Water
Project will increase water pressure and increase flow from hydrants.
Green Infrastructure
One Team: Working Together, Improving the District
Sewer
Efforts will help eliminate the exposure of sewer assets to the stream channel.
Sewer
Benefits of this project include reducing stream and groundwater infiltration.
Wastewater Treatment
Plant now exceeds more stringent EPA requirements
Wastewater Treatment
Millions of gallons of combined sewage will wind up here for treatment
Wastewater Treatment
New DEMON® process will save millions in energy
Clean Rivers
Innovative Contracting for Clean Rivers Construction
Facilities
New Administrative Building Under Construction on SE Waterfront
Clean Rivers
Major Tunnel Relief Structure Completed
Clean Rivers
Award Winning Project Completed on Time and Under Budget

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.

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
October 7, 2025
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

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.