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)
7 October, 2004
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 September, 2004

Area residents affected

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
25 September, 2004

Repair Crews Dispatched

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 September, 2004

Emergency Air Valve Replacement

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 September, 2004

WASA Breaks Ground For New East Side Pump Station
Station Designed to Minimize Pollutants in Anacostia River

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
10 September, 2004

Repair in Progress

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
1 September, 2004

Break To 16 Inch Water Main Under Bridge

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Map of Water Street and Capital Crescent Trail
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Water Street NW at Georgetown Waterfront Park — Travel Lane and Sidewalk Closures

DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

Beginning on or about November 12, 2025, DC Water will begin preparing for construction on the Potomac River Tunnel on the 3300 block of Water Street NW, beneath the Whitehurst Freeway.

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
November 12, 2025
Wednesday, 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.