CEO David Gadis will co-host meetings in June and July with Councilmembers in each Ward
As an organization, DC Water stands for more equitable treatment of African Americans by police and justice for George Floyd.
We stand shoulder to shoulder with District residents in the peaceful protests to condemn racism, the disturbing pattern of racial injustice, and the demands for equal protections under the law for black and brown people.
Violence and vandalism are unacceptable in ...
-Building plumbing systems can experience water quality issues after periods of little-to-no water use
-CDC and other experts have provided guidance for building managers and operators
DC Water is advising commercial building operators to flush their plumbing systems with fresh water before resuming normal operations. Many businesses and buildings have been closed or operating at reduced ...
Residents Can Apply to Get Bill Relief and Monthly Discounts
DC Water today announced that funds have been authorized by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council to provide emergency relief to District residents struggling with unpaid DC Water bills during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and 105 days thereafter. DC Water residential customers can apply to the DC Department of ...
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Park Service (NPS) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and approved DC Water’s proposed Soapstone Valley Park Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Soapstone Valley Park is managed by Rock Creek Park and is located southeast of the intersection of Connecticut Avenue NW and Albemarle Street NW, extending to Broad Branch Road NW.
DC Water has determined that the ...
(Washington, DC) – In May 2020, DC Water’s contractor will begin removing portions of the medians on Rhode Island Avenue between 2nd Street NW and 3rd Street and between 3rd Street and Florida Avenue. It is necessary to remove the median portions to allow for lane shifts and create a work area on Rhode Island Avenue as a part of the Florida Avenue Construction Site. We will alert the media when ...
Kishia L. Powell currently serves as Commissioner for the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management
While keeping on top of the pandemic response, DC Water last week capitalized on the volatile investment market, saving $50 million by refinancing Series 2012 A and C subordinate-lien bonds.
DC Water completed the Series 2022 Forward Direct Purchase with JP Morgan through DNT Asset Trust to refund almost $300 million in outstanding debt. The transaction locked in a total interest cost of 2.18% ...
Contractor to make repairs on the TBM for its final push
DC Water’s giant tunnel boring machine, named Chris, broke through a wall of concrete to reach the W Street shaft, a key milestone in the mining of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT). Chris will rest for a bit in the shaft and get much-needed maintenance before resuming work.
Excavating through clay and sand, Chris the machine is on ...
The National Park Service (NPS) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and approved DC Water’s proposal to move forward with construction of the Potomac River Tunnel project. The proposed project, primarily on NPS land in northwest D.C., will improve water quality and reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Potomac River. The Potomac River Tunnel is part of DC Water’s Clean ...
