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NewsMarch 27, 2020
Do not flush paper towels, wipes or facial tissues—they clog your pipes and our pumps!
As toilet paper is now so hard to find, many District residents and employees are turning to alternatives. If you must use...Read more
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As toilet paper is now so hard to find, many District residents and employees are turning to alternatives. If you must use...Read more
NewsMarch 26, 2020
Annual Spring Cleaning for Water Pipes Begins Monday
Routine disinfectant switch begins next week, continues into May Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state...Read more
Routine disinfectant switch begins next week, continues into May Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state...Read more
NewsMarch 25, 2020
DC Water’s High-Tech Ground Monitoring Will Require Temporary Lane Closure
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will install extensometers on the 800-block of Rhode Island Avenue NE. This work is a...Read more
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will install extensometers on the 800-block of Rhode Island Avenue NE. This work is a...Read more
NewsMarch 25, 2020
DC Water reminds District residents that tap water is safe and convenient
Please leave packaged water for those who need it. Tap water costs less than bottled water and is safer for the environment.Read more
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Please leave packaged water for those who need it. Tap water costs less than bottled water and is safer for the environment.Read more
NewsMarch 24, 2020
DC Water GM Leads National Effort to Secure Water & Wastewater Funding for Communities Impacted by COVID-19
Mr. Gadis and water authority Leaders from 18 different states and the District signed onto the letter that was delivered today.Read more
Mr. Gadis and water authority Leaders from 18 different states and the District signed onto the letter that was delivered today.Read more
NewsMarch 22, 2020
DC Water Restores Water Service for Disconnected Residents
Disconnected residents will have their service restored upon request, assuring that every residential customer in the city has access to clean water.Read more
Disconnected residents will have their service restored upon request, assuring that every residential customer in the city has access to clean water.Read more
NewsMarch 20, 2020
Letter to Customers From CEO and General Manager David Gadis
On Thursday, March 19, CEO and General Manager David Gadis sent a message via email to customers detailing the latest steps we...Read more
On Thursday, March 19, CEO and General Manager David Gadis sent a message via email to customers detailing the latest steps we...Read more
NewsMarch 17, 2020
DC Water Working to Minimize Disruptions in Water Service to Customers
Until further notice, DC Water is suspending all planned water shutoffs for non-critical activities such as plumber or developer connections to the water system and for work associated with capital improvement projects. Crews will only perform water shutoffs when necessary to perform emergency repairs.Read more
Until further notice, DC Water is suspending all planned water shutoffs for non-critical activities such as plumber or developer connections to the water system and for work associated with capital improvement projects. Crews will only perform water shutoffs when necessary to perform emergency repairs.Read more
NewsMarch 13, 2020
DC Water Takes Steps to Protect Public Health During Coronavirus Outbreak
DC Water is taking steps to ensure customers have access to safe, clean water during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak...Read more
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DC Water is taking steps to ensure customers have access to safe, clean water during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak...Read more
NewsFebruary 25, 2020
DC Water Affirms Clean Rivers Construction Plan
DC Water recently shared a detailed outline of both the progress made on cleaning waterways but also the authority’s plan to...Read more
DC Water recently shared a detailed outline of both the progress made on cleaning waterways but also the authority’s plan to...Read more