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NewsMay 24, 2023
Washington Aqueduct Returns to Chloramine to Disinfect Area Tap Water
This week, the Washington Aqueduct’s water treatment plants resumed using chloramine (chlorine plus ammonia) for drinking water...Read more
This week, the Washington Aqueduct’s water treatment plants resumed using chloramine (chlorine plus ammonia) for drinking water...Read more
NewsMay 22, 2023
Public Notice - EPA Seeks Input on Federal Funding for Drinking Water Projects in the District of Columbia
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites the public to review and comment on the District of Columbia Water and...Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites the public to review and comment on the District of Columbia Water and...Read more
NewsMay 10, 2023
DC Water and the District Department of Employment Services Launch the Lead Free DC Community Activators Program
Workforce Development Opportunities and Training for District ResidentsRead more
Trainees in the Community Activators Program with DC Water CEO David Gadis
Workforce Development Opportunities and Training for District ResidentsRead more
NewsMay 08, 2023
DC Water Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Jeffrey F. Thompson Joins the Authority TodayRead more
New Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey F. Thompson
Jeffrey F. Thompson Joins the Authority TodayRead more
NewsMarch 01, 2023
DC Water is First and Only Municipal Water Utility to Issue Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
DC Water today issued its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which provides a detailed update on ESG-related programs, projects, initiatives, and goals that occurred over the course of the fiscal year of 2022.Read more
Cover of the DC Water 2022 ESG+R Report
DC Water today issued its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which provides a detailed update on ESG-related programs, projects, initiatives, and goals that occurred over the course of the fiscal year of 2022.Read more
NewsFebruary 17, 2023
Annual Water Pipe Cleaning Begins Monday February 20
Temporary switch continues until May 15. Customers may notice a change in smell or taste of tap water.Read more
Photo of child drinking tap water from a glass
Temporary switch continues until May 15. Customers may notice a change in smell or taste of tap water.Read more
NewsFebruary 08, 2023
DC Water offers eligible customers a one-time discount to get current
One-time “Catch up” offer also waives some fees and penalties Must be paid by May 31 DC Water has created a one-time offer for...Read more
One-time “Catch up” offer also waives some fees and penalties Must be paid by May 31 DC Water has created a one-time offer for...Read more
NewsJanuary 06, 2023
National Park Service and DC Water hold public comment period for Clean Rivers Project to protect Piney Branch
Combined sewage storage project to reduce overflows in Rock Creek ParkRead more
Photo of CSO 049 in Rock Creek Park
Combined sewage storage project to reduce overflows in Rock Creek ParkRead more
NewsJanuary 06, 2023
Proposed Budget for FY 2024
DC Water presented its proposed FY 2024 Budget to the Board of Directors on January 5, 2023Read more
Presentation of the FY 2024 Proposed Budget to the Board of Directors and
DC Water presented its proposed FY 2024 Budget to the Board of Directors on January 5, 2023Read more
NewsDecember 12, 2022
First Street Tunnel winter construction is key step before commissioning Northeast Boundary Tunnel
WASHINGTON, DC — DC Water will reach a significant milestone for the Clean Rivers Project when it places the Northeast Boundary...Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — DC Water will reach a significant milestone for the Clean Rivers Project when it places the Northeast Boundary...Read more