Drinking Water Week

 

Water Professionals are on the front lines of water quality, public health, and environmental protection. The 2021 theme for Drinking Water Week is especially fitting: “There When You Need Us.” Check out the resources below to learn about water careers and water quality and how these two are so vital to protecting the public and the environment.

 

Careers Webpages and Information

 

Videos (careers and Water Quality)
  • Our counterparts at WSSC have created an amazing video library, many targeted toward women in the industry that will get GIRLS interested in STEM and Water careers. (9 – 12)
  • Water Quality by the Clean Water Education Partnership. (Elementary and Middle)
  • H2No! – Fresh Water Problems (Middle School)
  • Learning Junction – water pollution and contamination.
  • Happy Learning –The Water-- Looking after our planet.
  • 3  YouTubevideos about Environmental Engineering
  • Careers for Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science! Other great content on and insights on this channel as well! A Day in the Life is great!

 

 

 

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Aerial View of Construction near Watergate Complex Shows cranes and construction of drop shaft underway
Scaffolding Installation Begins near Watergate Complex for Potomac River Tunnel Project

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Beginning September 23, 2025, to Mid-November 2025

DC Water is installing temporary scaffolding at the Rock Creek Trail site, west of the Watergate Complex. Trail users are advised to adhere to flagger instructions during installation.

Scaffolding installation is expected to be completed by September 26, 2025, and will remain in place until mid-November 2025.

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
October 7, 2025
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

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.