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Video Message to Our Customers from CEO David Gadis

April 03, 2020

We are thinking about all of our customers - residents and businesses - and the challenges you are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please watch this video message from CEO and General Manager David Gadis for an update on what we are doing to protect our employees and ensure they can continue to serve you through this crisis.

 

 

Latest News

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Potomac Interceptor Overflow Update
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

 Work to clean and repair the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor continues, though progress is being slowed by large boulders and ...

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Cleaning efforts continue today on the Potomac Interceptor, to remove debris and obstructions inside the damaged section of the sewer line. The 72-inch pipe collapsed two weeks ago along Clara Barton ...

Potomac Interceptor Access Point showing sewer line where vacuum hoses are going in to clear debris

DC Water and its contractor are working to clean out the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, a sanitary sewer line which overflowed January 19, along Clara Barton Parkway and the 495 ...

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

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Traffic Advisory: Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Lane Closure Beginning Jan 19

Beginning on or about January 19, 2026, weather permitting, DC Water will implement a temporary lane closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW b

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
February 5, 2026
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. 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.