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** Advisory is Lifted as of 9:00 P.M., June 6, 2026**
DC Water has lifted the precautionary Boil Water Advisory for parts of Upper Northwest DC after testing confirmed the water is safe to drink. All customers in the impacted area may use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.
Impacted neighborhoods include areas of Chevy Chase DC, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, AU Park, Spring Valley, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Van Ness, Glover Park, Wesley Heights, and Cathedral Heights
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers in Northwest DC that experienced a loss of water pressure on Friday, June 5, 2026, impacting 4,970 customers.
Today, DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis announced the appointment of two senior leaders to the Authority’s senior executive team: Jesse Hillman as Chief Information Officer and Ernest ...
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From Germany to DC, Emily Arrives on a One-Way Ticket to Help Build the Potomac River Tunnel
DC Water’s Newest Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Tunnel’s Southern Segment
Emily, DC Water’s second tunnel boring machine for the Potomac River Tunnel Project, has arrived at the West Potomac Park construction site. Once assembled and launched, she will excavate the tunnel’s southern section.
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Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. 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.