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.

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Starting the week of July 13, 2026, people who live, work or travel near the Canal Road NW entrance to Georgetown University may hear controlled blasting. This work is part of our Potomac River Tunnel Project.

When blasting happens, neighbors may hear a brief noise or feel light shaking. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on Canal Road NW may also be stopped for a few minutes while we safely complete each blast.

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