Impacted neighborhoods include areas of Chevy Chase DC, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, AU Park, Spring Valley, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Van Ness, Glover Park, Wesley Heights, and Cathedral Heights
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers in Northwest DC that experienced a loss of water pressure on Friday, June 5 ...
Today, DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis announced the appointment of two senior leaders to the Authority’s senior executive team: Jesse Hillman as Chief Information Officer and Ernest Tuckett as Chief Legal Officer.
Jesse Hillman has been appointed Chief Information Officer, effective June 29, 2026. In this role, Hillman will lead DC Water’s technology efforts, helping improve how ...
Current drought conditions are among the most significant experienced in more than two decades
Dry Conditions, above-average temperatures, and below-normal water levels in the
Potomac River have prompted a Drought Watch by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Drought Coordination Committee. A drought watch is triggered when the entire DC region experiences moderate drought ...
DC Water’s Newest Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Tunnel’s Southern Segment
Emily, DC Water’s second tunnel boring machine for the Potomac River Tunnel Project, has arrived at the West Potomac Park construction site. Once assembled and launched, she will excavate the tunnel’s southern section.
DC Water is reminding community members that it will host a Town Hall on Thursday, May 28, from 7–9 p.m. at DC Water Headquarters to discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget updates and rate adjustments, providing residents an opportunity to understand potential impacts and engage directly with leadership.
DC Water’s proposed $1.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget, focused on ...
DC Water’s proposed $1.9 billion operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, focused on Smart Spending for a Resilient Tomorrow, includes funding to help provide safe, reliable drinking water, upgrade aging water and sewer infrastructure, reduce pollution in local waterways, and continue removing lead service lines across the District.
Today DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Potomac Interceptor collapse to update members on our emergency response, ongoing rehabilitation efforts, and what we are doing to prevent future incidents.
Starting around May 21, 2026, drivers on K Street NW should expect a change in traffic patterns between 29th and 30th Streets NW, beneath the Whitehurst Freeway to support ongoing construction for the Potomac River Tunnel Project.
The active lane closure will shift from the north side to the south side of the roadway to support ongoing jet grouting operations. This process strengthens the ground to ...
DC Water's Lead Free DC Program accelerated its work across all eight wards last year, replacing 43% more lead service lines in Fiscal Year 2025 than the prior year. This marks a significant achievement for the program in the newly released annual report on Lead Free DC.
We hope to see you tonight for our upcoming Lead Free DC Virtual Meeting! We will discuss Losing the Lead Without Losing Your Yard. This session is an in-depth look at an important concern for many homeowners: how Lead Free DC restores your yard following a lead service line replacement.
