DC Water's Blog
Unexpected situations, including severe weather, flooding or a temporary water or sewer service interruption, can happen with little warning. Taking a few simple steps now can help you and your household stay prepared.
Start by keeping a basic emergency supply kit on hand with nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit and other essentials.
Your emergency supplies should also include at least one gallon of drinking water per person and pet, per day, for a minimum of three days. Check expiration dates on commercially bottled water and replace other stored drinking water every six
Jun 15, 2018
Though blue is our favorite color, green is a close second.
Jun 13, 2018
Water quality and overall health of the Anacostia River have improved impressively, and are only getting better.
May 30, 2018
Team Blue has embraced social media to easily and quickly interact with you.
May 11, 2018
Drinking Water Week 2018 reminds us that protecting our source water, the Potomac River, improves drinking…
May 10, 2018
DC Water is celebrating national Drinking Water Week. The theme for 2018 is "Protect the Source."…
Mar 20, 2018
From March 26 through May 7, 2018, the disinfectant in drinking water will temporarily switch from chloramine…
Feb 21, 2018
Some local environmental groups have misrepresented our position. We'd like to set the record straight.
Nov 22, 2017
Local student inspires Team Blue with generosity and initiative to help those in need.
Oct 26, 2017
A detailed history of this important environmental project and how it is funded.
Oct 18, 2017
Authority encourages students and commuters to contemplate the value of life's most critical resource.
