DC Water's
News & Updates

At DC Water, we understand the importance of keeping our community informed about our services, projects, and achievements. Our news web page serves as a reliable source for the latest information on a range of topics.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
26 October, 2012
DC Water Prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Offers tips to customers for preparing at home

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
15 October, 2012
Bottled Water Consumers: DC Tap Water Tastes Better
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 September, 2012
DC Water Encourages Residents to Drop-off Unwanted and Expired Medications

The Drug Enforcement Administration Will Offer Local Collection Sites on September 29

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 September, 2012
810 First Street business office walk-in hours will change to 8:30am-5pm
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 September, 2012
Mayor’s Task Force on Bloomingdale Flooding Announces Short-Term Relief Measures

Storm Drains and Porous Pavement to Be Installed, Rain Barrels Offered

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 August, 2012
Congress to Provide Local DC Tap Water for Presidential Inauguration
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 August, 2012
DC Water Helps Metropolitan Police Department Officers Stay Hydrated
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 August, 2012
DC Water Urges Congress to Choose Local Tap Water for Presidential Inauguration
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 August, 2012
DC Water Taste Test Challenge Series: Tap Water versus Bottled Water
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 August, 2012
Westbound M Street Lane Closure Begins August 20
About DC Water
Resources

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

What's Going On
Work With Us

Announcement

Photo of West Road where construction will take place
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Canal Road NW Entrance to Georgetown University

Beginning the week of April 21, 2025, DC Water will implement temporary traffic lane closures near Georgetown University

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
DC Retail Water and Sewer Rates Committee Meeting
Date
April 22, 2025
Tuesday, 9:30 AM
What you might be looking for?
Pay Your Bill
Careers
Contacts
Cust. Assistance Program
Lead Free DC
Payments & Billing
Workzone Alerts
Start or Stop Service
You might be looking for?
Blue plains
FY2023-24 Rates
Combined Sewer System
Drinking Water
Budget & Finance plan
Strategic Plan
Waste water Treatment
Meeting Minutes
You might be looking for?
Lead Pipe Replacement
2023 Chlorine Switch
Water Quality in your Home
Water Quality
Free lead Test
Water Quality Reports
Water Main Dashboard
Open data portal
You might be looking for?
Request a Tour
Boil Water Advisory
FAQs
Watch Board Meetings
Potomac River Tunnel
NEBP
Green Infrastructures
Piney Branch
You might be looking for?
Standard details and Forms
Construction Standards
Active Solicitations
DC Water Works
Third Party Portal
Request for Information
Do Business with DC Water
Useful Links