Protecting our Water to Preserve our Future

DC Water is an environmental steward with a simple goal: to protect the environment and meet or surpass all regulatory standards. We use research, modern technologies, and industry best practices to keep our waterways and land clean and safe.

At the Blue Plains Advance Wastewater Treatment facility, we treat over 380 million gallons of wastewater every day. That cleaned water then flows into the Potomac River. The biosolids we create are reused in agriculture, providing farmers with fertilizer to help their crops grown and save them money. Treating the water and solids from wastewater keeps excess nitrogen and phosphorous out of our waterways, protecting our water and the plant and animal life within it.

Our Clean Rivers Project will reduce overflows from the combined sewer system and improve flooding conditions around the District. We are also installing green infrastructure in areas around the City to help reduce flooding and treat stormwater runoff. These projects help to improve the health of our local waterways and the quality of life in the District.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Rock Creek Trail Site for Potomac River Tunnel Project
Ground Stabilization Work Begins Near Watergate Complex, starting Aug 25

Starting the week of August 25, DC Water will take another big step forward in the Potomac River Tunnel Project. Ground stabilization will begin at the Rock Creek Trail site, near the Watergate Complex, to drill secant piles that will form a retaining wall for the drop shaft.

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
September 2, 2025
Tuesday, 10:00 AM

Upcoming Events

Sep 3
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sep 6
Sep 12
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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.