Emergency Water Outage
Oct 30, 2025 | 03:00 PM

EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE
Oct 30, 2025 | 10:30 AM

Event Request

As a service to the community, DC Water provides the following water facilities for community events with a minimum group size of 100 participants. DC Water brings hydration services and information to festivals, parades, and other non-profit celebrations within the District of Columbia free of charge, depending on availability. For other events, there may be a charge for equipment and services. Event requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Pricing is as follows and is used to recover the cost of equipment maintenance and personnel for the event. 

Please utilize the form below to request resources for your event. Requests may be made two weeks in advance, beginning April 1 and ending September 1. Requests are not confirmed until contact has been made by DC Water.

  • Misting Tent - A 10' x 10' tent that provides a constant cool, refreshing mist and shade from the sun.         
    For a photograph, please click here.     Cost: $625.00 per unit per day
  • Cooling Station - Large five-gallon coolers filled with ice and tap water to keep people hydrated.        
    For a photograph, please click here.     Cost: $480.00 per unit per day
  • Wendy the Water Drop - Wendy the Water Drop is a major Ambassador for DC Water, and she loves to delight folks of all ages with her animated appearance and warm, inviting presence. Wendy accompanies DC Water’s outreach team to all public outreach events throughout the city, so you may soon see her at a location near you!        
    For a photograph, please click here.     Cost: $85

Additionally, if personnel costs are charged, they will follow this schedule:


Size of Event (Attendees)            Number of DC Water                     Cost per Event at $81/hour/person        
                                                      Personnel Per Event1

100 – 2,000                                            2                                                             $200/hour        
2,000 – 5,000                                       4                                                             $400/hour        
5,000 or more                                      6                                                             $600/hour

1 Refers to the minimum number of personnel required for the event. Upon review of the event specifications, DC Water shall determine the appropriate number of personnel based on the assessed need.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Section of Tunnel Boring Machine Mary being prepared for excavation to begin
Media Advisory: DC Water to Hold Ceremonial Blessing for Tunnel Boring Machine "Mary," Signaling Start of Digging for Potomac River Tunnel Project

DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis will be joined by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water Board Chair Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes, and other District leaders, for the ceremonial blessing of "Mary," the massive tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will soon begin her underground journey to build part of the Potomac River Tunnel. The event, November 3, marks a major milestone on the project which will dramatically reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the District.

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