The building at 1100 4th St. is closed to the public.

March 30, 2020

*** ATTENTION ****

The building at 1100 4th St. is closed to the public.

Submissions cannot be made at that location.  

All future submissions, payments and communications are to be made via email or public mail.

PROCEDURE FOR REMOTE SUBMISSION OF PLANS

New Plan Submissions

  • Effective immediately new plan submission can (and should) be made by e-mail at application@dcwater.com
     
  • To be complete the e-mail must include the following information.Address of the location in the subject line
    • (I.e. 1100 4th St SW – New Submission)
       
  •  Include PDFs of:
    • PDF version of the plans (paper not accepted) 
    • Permit Review Submission Log-In Sheet
    • Project Submission Checklist
       
  • Once a new plan submission or resubmission is accepted for review, intake will email the applicant an invoice which includes all submission, resubmission and review fees for that project.  Once the fees are paid (preferably by mail) the plans will be assigned for review.
     
  • The payment shall be made by mail at the following location
    • DC Water
      C/O Permit Operations
      5000 Overlook Avenue, SW
      Washington, DC 20032
       
  • The payments must include the invoice, a check in the exact amount of the invoice (do not combine invoices on a single check) and payee name, phone number and address.

Resubmission to address review comments:

  • For plans currently under review, all re-submissions shall be submitted to the plan reviewers directly via email.

Other Document Submissions:

Note due to current conditions: 

  • Connections, Taps and Meter sets are temporarily on hold
     
  • Hydrant flow tests are on hold

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Rock Creek Trail Site for Potomac River Tunnel Project
Ground Stabilization Work Begins Near Watergate Complex, starting Aug 25

Starting the week of August 25, DC Water will take another big step forward in the Potomac River Tunnel Project. Ground stabilization will begin at the Rock Creek Trail site, near the Watergate Complex, to drill secant piles that will form a retaining wall for the drop shaft.

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
September 18, 2025
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.