EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE
Jan 29, 2026 | 01:00 PM

Emergency Water Outage
Jan 29, 2026 | 08:30 AM

Community Meetings

January 20, 2004

WASA will be hosting a series of community meetings on the Proposed 5% Rate Change. Residents are encouraged to join us at one of our meetings.

February 18, 2004
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Francis A. Gregory Branch Library
3660 Alabama Avenue, S.E. at 37th Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
202.645-4297

February 26, 2003
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Washington Highlands Branch Library
115 Atlantic Street, S.W. at South Capitol Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20032
202.645.5880

March 2, 2004
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Palisades Branch Library 4901 V Street, N.W. at 49th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
202.282.3139

Latest News

Photo of collapse site of Potomac Interceptor and excavation underway

Excavation is underway to access a damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line that collapsed on January 19, along Clara Barton Parkway near the 495-interchange and C & O National ...

Graphic inviting people to join the meeting Jan 28 6pm - 7pm

This week’s heavy snow, icy conditions, and extreme cold have brought challenges to the DC region —exactly the kind of weather that can impact how DC Water’s Lead Free DC Program replaces lead service lines. That’s why we’re reminding you to join us tomorrow, January 28, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for an important Lead Free DC (LFDC) virtual community meeting.

Photo of equipment and workers manning the PI bypass return

DC Water teams and contractors are working around the clock to operate a bypass system that diverts wastewater away from a damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor. Industrial pumps have been running since late Saturday, but heavy snow and extreme cold continue to create challenges for the equipment and operations.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Picture of new bike pedestrian path and traffic detour
New Path for Capital Crescent Trail Opens at Georgetown Waterfront Park

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT
If you bike, drive, or walk through Georgetown, we’ve got changes starting this week around the Potomac River Tunnel construction on Water Street NW. The Capital Crescent Trail has a new temporary detour through Georgetown Waterfront Park, open now for cyclists between 33rd and Potomac streets NW.

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
February 5, 2026
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.