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DC Water General Manager and CEO David Gadis recognizes Lily MacDonald during the May Board of Directors meeting.
From Classroom to Community: A Student Spotlight on DC Water's SPLASH Program
A speechwriting assignment became a call to action for water access and affordability through DC Water's SPLASH program.
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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DC Water CEO David L. Gadis testifying before House Subcommittee
DC Water CEO David L. Gadis Updates Congress During Hearing on Potomac Interceptor Collapse

Today DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Potomac Interceptor collapse to update members on our emergency response, ongoing rehabilitation efforts, and what we are doing to prevent future incidents.

The map highlights lane closures in red on K Street NW between 29th and 30th streets NW.
Lane Shift and Closures on K Street NW near 30th Street

Starting around May 21, 2026, drivers on K Street NW should expect a change in traffic patterns between 29th and 30th Streets NW, beneath the Whitehurst Freeway to support ongoing construction for the ...

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DC Water Lead Service Line Replacements Jumped More Than 40% in FY25

DC Water's Lead Free DC Program accelerated its work across all eight wards last year, replacing 43% more lead service lines in Fiscal Year 2025 than the prior year. This marks a significant achievement for the program in the newly released annual report on Lead Free DC.

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REMINDER: Please Join Lead Free DC for Tonight's Virtual Meeting - Losing the Lead Without Losing Your Yard

We hope to see you tonight for our upcoming Lead Free DC Virtual Meeting! We will discuss Losing the Lead Without Losing Your Yard. This session is an in-depth look at an important concern for many homeowners: how Lead Free DC restores your yard following a lead service line replacement.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

The map highlights lane closures in red on K Street NW between 29th and 30th streets NW.
Lane Shift and Closures on K Street NW near 30th Street

Starting around May 21, 2026, drivers on K Street NW should expect a change in traffic patterns between 29th and 30th Streets NW, beneath the White

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DC Water General Manager and CEO David Gadis recognizes Lily MacDonald during the May Board of Directors meeting.
From Classroom to Community: A Student Spotlight on DC Water's SPLASH Program
A speechwriting assignment became a call to action for water access and affordability through DC Water's SPLASH program.
Upcoming Meeting

Upcoming Events

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.