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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.

6 April, 2020

DC Water provides new online resources for parents and teachers

DC Water today unveiled online resources for parents and teachers that include water and environmental education during this time of online learning.

“DC Water has been strengthening its relationship with District schools,” said John Lisle, Vice President, Marketing and Communications. “We have significantly increased materials ...

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3 April, 2020

We are thinking about all of our customers - residents and businesses - and the challenges you are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please watch this video message from CEO and General Manager David Gadis for an update on what we are doing to protect our employees and ensure they can continue to serve you through this crisis.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 April, 2020

DC Water reminds customers to be wary of any scams, including phone scams demanding payment for continued water service or offers of special water filters to provide protection from COVID-19.
 
DC Water is not disconnecting customers during this pandemic and even went a step further, restoring service for those recently disconnected.  

DC Water is contacting past due customers to make payment ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 April, 2020

(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will install extensometers on the 800- and 900-blocks of Rhode Island Avenue NE. This work is a part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project (dcwater.com/NEBT). Extensometers are deep borehole monitors installed to measure any soil displacement during the construction of the tunnel. Travel lanes on Rhode Island Avenue NE will be reduced to two lanes around ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
31 March, 2020

DC Water board and committee meetings will now all be accessible to the public as the authority takes steps to limit gatherings but still conduct all business in public.

Today’s announcement means audio and occasionally visual components of the board meetings, along with agendas and all documents discussed by members, will be available at this link:   https://www.dcwater.com/board-calendar

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Don't flush wipes image
27 March, 2020

As toilet paper is now so hard to find, many District residents and employees are turning to alternatives. If you must use something other than toilet paper, please be sure to discard it in the trash.

Only toilet paper is designed to break apart in pipes and sewers. Toilet paper goes through extensive testing to ensure that it disintegrates as it is flushed, other products remain intact and ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
26 March, 2020
  • Routine disinfectant switch begins next week, continues into May
  • Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state safety standards
  • Easy steps to eliminate any temporary change in water taste
  • Virus transmission is not a risk in drinking water

The District of Columbia, Arlington County and the northeastern Fairfax County will clean out their tap water network starting Monday—a safe ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
25 March, 2020

(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will install extensometers on the 800-block of Rhode Island Avenue NE. This work is a part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project, dcwater.com/NEBT. Extensometers are deep borehole monitors installed to measure any soil displacement during the construction of the tunnel.

The contractor will install two extensometers in the westbound center lane of Rhode ...

Photo of water flowing from a tap
25 March, 2020

Please leave packaged water for those who need it. Tap water costs less than bottled water and is safer for the environment.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
24 March, 2020

Mr. Gadis and water authority Leaders from 18 different states and the District signed onto the letter that was delivered today.

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