More than fifty people packed the Deanwood Recreation Center last night to learn more about DC Water’s construction projects and their water quality. This second forum was held in English and Spanish, and offered family friendly activities such as a truck touch and an appearance by Wendy the Waterdrop.

 

David L. Gadis, DC Water CEO, commented, “I have the opportunity to meet customers from all ...

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for construction work associated with the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project (NEBT), DC Water’s contractor will begin installing secant piles at the south portion of the site on 3^rd Street NW between Rhode Island Avenue NW and Florida Avenue NW. As work begins during the week of September 23, 2019 traffic and parking restrictions will be in place to support the ...

As Hurricane Dorian churns up the eastern seaboard, we can thank our first responders and emergency managers for preparing this region for natural disasters and emergencies like this.

This current threat to the east coast comes just as the nation kicks off National Preparedness Month in the month of September. DC Water today celebrated first responders, emergency managers and those agencies and ...

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for construction work associated with the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project (NEBT) (dcwater.com/NEBT), DC Water’s contractor will begin removing portions of medians on Rhode Island Avenue NW between 2^nd Street NW and Florida Avenue NW. As work begins during the week of September 9, 2019, traffic and parking restrictions will be in place in support of construction ...

Fitch Ratings upgraded the following District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority ratings:

• Senior lien public utility revenue bonds to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA’
• Subordinate lien public utility revenue and refunding bonds to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-’

Fitch also affirmed DC Water’s Extendable Municipal Commercial Paper (EMCP) notes, series A, at F1+.

Rating agency opinions influence investors. Higher credit ...

(Washington, DC) – On or about August 15, 2019, work will begin to remove a portion of the sidewalk along the eastbound direction of Florida Avenue, between Rhode Island Avenue and 3^rd Street, NW. The work should take about two weeks and will restrict travel and parking, as well as pedestrian walkways, in the eastbound direction of Florida Avenue.

Travel Restrictions

Eastbound Florida Avenue, NW ...

(Washington, DC) – On or about Wednesday, August 7, 2019, DC Water's contractor will begin work at the 6^th & R Streets, NW construction site which will require the closure of R Street between 6^th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, NW. DC Water’s contractor will cut trenches across R Street to establish the water supply for a fire hydrant. This work is expected to take five days to complete and will ...

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for median removal work on Rhode Island Avenue, NE, DC Water’s contractor will begin eliminating left turns from eastbound Rhode Island Avenue, NE onto 8th Place, NE; Reed Street, NE, and 10th Street, NE. Additionally, a left turn signal will be installed at 12th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, NE prior to the start of the median removal work. It is necessary to ...

(Washington, DC) –Beginning the week of June 17, 2019, DC Water's contractor will install construction dewatering wells along Mount Olivet Road as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project. Work will last for approximately one month and is scheduled Monday through Friday between 7 AM and 7 PM. The wells assist with lowering the groundwater table and relieving stress around the newly ...