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This is a wide open window into DC Water. We invite you to read our blog, join us for a community meeting or connect with us on social media. The goal is transparency and constructive two-way communication with our customers.

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.
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The Critical Need for a More Resilient Water Source and Protecting the One We Have
Source Water Protection Week highlights the case for second water source.

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Latest News

DC Water CEO David Gadis talks to Chief Operating Officer Matt Brown on site.
UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repairs, February 12

Potomac Interceptor Repair Update
February 12, 2026

Highlights:

  • No overflow events impacting surface waters have been reported in the past 24 hours.
  • Crews continue advancing construction of two new access ...
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An open letter from DC Water CEO David L. Gadis about the Potomac Interceptor

To our neighbors, community partners, and everyone who cares deeply about the Potomac River and our shared commitment to the Potomac River.

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UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repairs, February 11

Work remains ongoing, and protecting public health and the Potomac River continues to be the top priority of DC Water.

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DC Water’s Solid Fiscal Health Reaffirms Strong Credit Ratings from “Big Three” Agencies, Ensuring Affordable and Reliable Services for Customers

DC Water Secures 10 Consecutive Years of a “AAA” credit rating from S&P

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) has once again secured high credit ratings from all three major rating agencies—S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings—further strengthening our position as a national leader in public utilities.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

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New Path for Capital Crescent Trail Opens at Georgetown Waterfront Park

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT
If you bike, drive, or walk through Georgetown, we’ve got changes starting this week around the Potomac River Tunnel construction on Water Street NW. The Capital Crescent Trail has a new temporary detour through Georgetown Waterfront Park, open now for cyclists between 33rd and Potomac streets NW.

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
February 19, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% 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.