EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE
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EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE
Mar 27, 2026 | 06:00 AM

Statement on Incident at DC Water Facility

July 28, 2020

DC Water issued the following statement today:

This afternoon a DC Water employee took his own life outside the authority headquarters building at 1385 Canal Street SE. We extend our condolences to the employee’s family and ask that the public respect their privacy during this difficult time.

There were no other injuries associated with the event and operation of our water and wastewater services were unaffected. DC Water is providing counseling services to employees affected by the incident. Their safety and well-being is always our priority.

Please contact the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department for any questions about the incident.

Latest News

Photo of drainage channel with soil stabilization and grass growing in

DC Water, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency, is evaluating soil samples from areas directly impacted by the Potomac Interceptor overflows, where the initial clean-up is complete. This includes the drainage channel along Clara Barton Parkway, Rock Run Culvert (Culvert 12), and the unnamed tributary to the Potomac River.

Map of work locations

Starting the evening of Friday, March 27, and continuing through the early morning of Monday, March 30, essential repairs will be underway as part of a high-priority project on the Rock Creek Main Interceptor (RCMI) near Rose Park.

Photo showing work between locks 13 and 14 where sludge has been removed

DC Water has completed sludge removal on a section of the C & O Canal between locks 13 and 14, which was used as a bypass to divert wastewater around the collapsed section of the Potomac Interceptor and back into the pipe further downstream. Crews are now constructing an access bridge to this section of the canal to allow soil removal to begin.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Picture of new bike pedestrian path and traffic detour
New Path for Capital Crescent Trail Opens at Georgetown Waterfront Park

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT
If you bike, drive, or walk through Georgetown, we’ve got changes starting this week around the Potomac River Tunnel construction on Water Street NW. The Capital Crescent Trail has a new temporary detour through Georgetown Waterfront Park, open now for cyclists between 33rd and Potomac streets NW.

Latest Blog Post
A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
April 7, 2026
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

Customer Service Center Announcement

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.