Enjoy entertainment, activities and engage with environmental and health experts on why and how to become lead free

DC Water invites you to take the first step to be “Lead Free for Me” during our family-friendly event where you can bring the kids and discover how we are working to remove all lead water service lines in the District. The event on Saturday, October 5, will include activity zones with informational displays, a photo booth, children’s zone, and our favorite mascot Wendy the Waterdrop.

The fun and games will provide attendees with an opportunity to walk through our Lead Free DC ...

Emergency repairs are progressing on a nine-foot sewer tunnel that has closed a section of 22nd St NW since early July. DC Water and its contractor have made significant repairs to reinforce the tunnel. Repairs to a large void above the tunnel are ongoing to mitigate the risk of a sinkhole and collapse under the weight of traffic. Additional work is expected to continue for another four to five weeks, before a portion of the road can reopen.

As construction continues, 22nd St NW will remain closed between northbound P and Q sts, and southbound between Massachusetts Ave NW and P St. Crews are ...

Albemarle Street, NW: Roadway Closure and Detour Starts September 9th.