PLEASE DO NOT TURN ON HYDRANTS

June 09, 2008

Residents in the District are reminded that unauthorized use of fire hydrants is illegal. Numerous water pressure complaints have been received from customers in areas where hydrants have been turned on to cool off during the heat wave in the nation’s capital. In addition to pressure problems, turning on hydrants can damage the underground pipes in the system and create safety problems for youngsters, traffic, and fire fighting.

To report illegal use of hydrants, please call (202) 612-3400.

Latest News

View of Independence Ave SW

(Washington, DC) –DC Water’s contractor on the Potomac River Tunnel Project will continue potholing operations along Independence Avenue, SW between Ohio Drive and West Basin Drive on or about April ...

Photo of CEO David Gadis and Chief Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer Kirsten Williams addressing the audience at a town hall meeting.

Authority Offers Virtual and In-Person Options

Photo shows an adult washing a glass in the sink with the faucet running.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, which supplies water to DC Water, annually performs a temporary disinfectant switch from chloramine to chlorine. This year, the switch runs from March 25 to May 6. During that time, customers may notice temporary minor changes in taste and odor.