DC Water today announced the launch of Pure Water DC, a groundbreaking program designed to strengthen the District’s water supply resilience and secure a second source of drinking water for the nation’s capital. To kick off this initiative, DC Water convened a panel discussion along with industry experts, utilities, and federal and state regulators from across the region. The panel explored ...
Panel discussion to bring together key partners on the path forward
On November 19, DC Water will launch an ambitious effort – Pure Water DC – to reduce the District’s reliance on the Potomac River as its only water source. We’ll be hosting an event to outline our vision and strategy for resilience and host an expert panel to address one of the most critical challenges facing the nation’s capital ...
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.
Construction Nov 7-10, 14-17; Additional Weekend Closures Will Also Be Necessary
For the next two weekends, beginning Friday evening and continuing through early Monday, November 7-10 and 14-17, a section of the Rock Creek Multi-use Trail near Rose Park—between P Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW— will be temporarily closed for construction. One sounthbound lane of Rock Creek and Potomac ...
Today, DC Water celebrated a major milestone in the Potomac River Tunnel Project with the ceremonial blessing of Mary, the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will dig the northern leg of the tunnel. The event, at West Potomac Park, marked the official start of tunneling for one of the final and most ambitious phases of DC Water’s Clean Rivers Program.
Mayor Muriel Bowser led the ceremonial blessing ...
In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, DC Water is reaffirming its commitment to supporting customers facing financial hardship. The utility recognizes the stress and uncertainty this situation places on federal employees, contractors, and others whose paychecks may be delayed through no fault of their own.
Through its DC Water Cares suite of customer assistance programs, DC Water ...
The Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) has approved a two-year contract extension for Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis, ensuring stability in leadership as the Authority continues to deliver on major infrastructure upgrades, equity, sustainability initiatives, and customer-focused improvements critical to the District’s ...
DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis will be joined by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water Board Chair Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes, and other District leaders, for the ceremonial blessing of "Mary," the massive tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will soon begin her underground journey to build part of the Potomac River Tunnel. The event, November 3, marks a major milestone on the project ...
As part of DC Water’s slope stabilization project, one westbound lane of Canal Road NW will be closed during overnight work between Foxhall Road (Glover-Archbold Trailhead) and the Georgetown University entrance. The project has entered a new phase involving the removal of loose material from the slope. The lane closure will be in effect Monday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and ...
Final TBM prepares for shipment from Germany to DC, marking a major milestone in the Clean Rivers Program
