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Simple Ways to Stay Prepared at Home
A few simple steps can help your household prepare for severe weather and temporary water or sewer service interruptions.
Plastic bottles, cups and other floating debris on the surface of the Anacostia River before the Anacostia River Tunnel began operating.
Cleaner Waterways Start With Everyday Choices
Protecting our waterways starts with everyday actions and continues through critical infrastructure designed to keep pollution out of our rivers.

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Map of lane closure inbound on Clara Barton Parkway
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Periodic Traffic Impacts on Clara Barton Parkway Starting Nov 4 - Dec 23

Drivers should expect periodic traffic delays midday and overnight on Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland-DC border through December 23, 2026, as DC Water works to complete emergency repairs on the ...

Person working on water main at 33rd St and M St NW
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Lane Closures for Valve Replacements in Georgetown

DC Water will replace multiple defective valves on a water main along a key thoroughfare in Georgetown tonight, Monday, November 2. Work will begin at 8 p.m., to address priority repairs and help keep ...

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DC Water Begins Restoration of C & O Canal after Clean-Up Completed

Work on Long-Term Rehabilitation of the Potomac Interceptor Continues

Today, DC Water marked the start of work to restore a section of the historic C & O Canal. Construction is underway to rebuild the clay liner which creates a waterproof seal that keeps the canal water from leaking. It’s the next step in the environmental rehabilitation process following the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse in January.

Map of lane closure on Clara Barton Parkway at Maryland-DC Border
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Midday Delays Possible on Clara Barton Parkway at Maryland-DC Line Wednesday, Oct 28

During the midday hours, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., on Wednesday, October 28, delays are possible on Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland-DC border. One lane will be closed to allow DC Water to safely deliver equipment for ongoing sewer repairs on the Potomac Interceptor pipeline.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Christening of TBM Emily with DC Water Interim General Manager Matt Brown holding bottle of tap water to christen Emily
DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community Day. Residents and families met Emily and stepped inside the tunnel where she will soon begin digging.

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Emergency supplies arranged on a table, including bottled water, canned food, a backpack, first aid kit, flashlight, phone, medication and other essential items.
Simple Ways to Stay Prepared at Home
A few simple steps can help your household prepare for severe weather and temporary water or sewer service interruptions.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
November 5, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Nov 12
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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.