DC Water has launched the Pure Water DC program to address the District’s urgent water supply vulnerability. This new strategy sets forth a bold vision for regional water supply resilience, building on decades of collaboration and innovation in the water sector. 

As noted in the foreword, “No single solution will fully address the needs of the whole region. A portfolio of solutions is needed.” To develop this portfolio, the Board has approved $21 million in seed funding over three years to pilot solutions, educate the public, and accelerate near- and medium-term actions while longer-term regional storage projects mature. This commitment signals DC Water’s leadership and intent to collaborate with neighboring utilities and federal partners. 

Pure Water DC sets out interconnected strategic priorities: protecting our first source, developing a second source, optimizing distribution, and collaborating with regional partners on expanding storage and coordinating operations. The program will be guided by evidence-based decision making, regional collaboration, and fiscal responsibility, with milestones including the launch of the Pure Water DC Discovery Center and ongoing engagement with regulators and stakeholders. Please click here to read the full document.