DC Water's

Permits

Permits is the starting point for all of DC Water's permit services. All residents, private companies and government agencies must obtain approval from DC Water prior to performing any work that directly or indirectly affects the public water and/or sewerage systems. Permits can provide you with mapping of the existing water and sewer infrastructure and can answer many of your questions. If you have general permitting questions please call 202-646-8600.

Location

Hours

1385 Canal St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Monday - Friday 
8:30am - 4:00pm

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Latest Blog Post
Plastic bottles, cups and other floating debris on the surface of the Anacostia River before the Anacostia River Tunnel began operating.
Cleaner Waterways Start With Everyday Choices
Protecting our waterways starts with everyday actions and continues through critical infrastructure designed to keep pollution out of our rivers.
Upcoming Meeting

Upcoming Events

Aug 22
Aug 26
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. 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.