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NewsJanuary 22, 2021
DC Water Statement on Fox Appointment to Serve as Clean Water Advocate in Biden Administration
The talented individuals appointed by President Biden to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency means good news for water utilities everywhere, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis said today. Chief among the appointments was Radhika Fox, CEO of the US Water Alliance, who was named Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Water.Read more
The talented individuals appointed by President Biden to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency means good news for water utilities everywhere, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis said today. Chief among the appointments was Radhika Fox, CEO of the US Water Alliance, who was named Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Water.Read more
NewsJanuary 11, 2021
Traffic Advisory - Travel lane changes on Rhode Island Avenue NW
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will begin to set up a construction work area in the center eastbound lane of Rhode...Read more
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will begin to set up a construction work area in the center eastbound lane of Rhode...Read more
NewsDecember 18, 2020
AAA rating assigned to DC Water’s WIFIA loan; low-cost funding advances critical water & wastewater projects
S&P Global Ratings assigns AAA and Fitch Ratings affirms DC Water’s AA+ rating for the WIFIA loanRead more
S&P Global Ratings assigns AAA and Fitch Ratings affirms DC Water’s AA+ rating for the WIFIA loanRead more
NewsDecember 15, 2020
DC Water Joins Important National Study on Wastewater Surveillance for Coronavirus
Sewage samples may provide key warning signs for contagionRead more
Sewage samples may provide key warning signs for contagionRead more
NewsDecember 11, 2020
Traffic Advisory: Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project Travel Lane Changes on Mt Olivet Road NE
(Washington, DC) – DC Water has two new active construction sites as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project that will...Read more
(Washington, DC) – DC Water has two new active construction sites as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project that will...Read more
NewsOctober 29, 2020
DC Water Takes Added Steps to Protect Customers During Heavy Rains
Additional crews, mechanics and staff from DC Water are on standby today as the authority works to make sure that heavy rainfall in the area does not adversely impact its services.Read more
Additional crews, mechanics and staff from DC Water are on standby today as the authority works to make sure that heavy rainfall in the area does not adversely impact its services.Read more
NewsOctober 23, 2020
DC Water Publishes First Ever Children’s Book
Copies Hidden in Little Free Libraries Across the DistrictRead more
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Copies Hidden in Little Free Libraries Across the DistrictRead more
NewsOctober 20, 2020
Traffic Advisory: Sinkhole Repairs Will Result in Extended Irving Street Closure
A section of Irving Street NW near Rock Creek Park will be closed to all traffic for several weeks to allow DC Water to make urgent repairs to a historic sewer line that collapsed and created a sinkhole.Read more
A section of Irving Street NW near Rock Creek Park will be closed to all traffic for several weeks to allow DC Water to make urgent repairs to a historic sewer line that collapsed and created a sinkhole.Read more
NewsOctober 19, 2020
DC Water part of Water Research Foundation Team Awarded $1 million Grant by EPA for Exciting New Wastewater Innovation
DC Water announced today that it is partnering with Water Research Foundation, Hampton Roads Sanitation District and several universities on groundbreaking new research that will save customers money and could improve water quality.Read more
DC Water announced today that it is partnering with Water Research Foundation, Hampton Roads Sanitation District and several universities on groundbreaking new research that will save customers money and could improve water quality.Read more
NewsSeptember 23, 2020
DC Water Board Approves Emergency Clean-up Relief Funding
Program provides up to $5,000 for flood remediationRead more
Program provides up to $5,000 for flood remediationRead more