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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 August, 2022

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DC Water, Pepco and Washington Gas will host a Joint Utility Day to answer customer questions about utility services and help them understand and manage their utility bills. Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. and Representatives from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), the DC Office of the People’s Counsel (DC OPC) and the Public Service Commission of the District of ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 August, 2022

Five Draft Action Plans Available for Review and Public Comment Until August 22

RST large crane
7 April, 2022

Some of you may have become accustomed to seeing CC the Colossal Crane towering over the R Street NW construction site. Starting on or about Monday, April 11, 2022, we will say ‘goodbye’ to CC as the contractors will begin working after-hours to remove the large crane from the site. The crane will be disassembled during the day and transported at night between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. to reduce ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 March, 2022
  • Routine disinfectant switch begins today, continues until May 9
  • Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state safety standards
  • Easy steps provided to eliminate any temporary change in water taste

DC Water, along with Arlington County and northeastern Fairfax County, will clean its tap water networks starting today. Water service continues uninterrupted during the process, which runs from ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 March, 2022

Two Virtual Public Listening Sessions Scheduled for March 28 and March 31

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 November, 2021

As communicated yesterday, DC Water investigated a dry weather overflow event at CSO 029 on the Potomac River. This was due to a leak from an 18” sewer pipe located near 3800 Reservoir Road, NW.

Overnight, crews were able to successfully bypass the leak to contain it and prevent further discharges to the Potomac. However, work to repair the leak was suspended for safety reasons during the periods ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 November, 2021

DC Water was notified at 2:00 p.m. today, November 18, 2021, of a dry weather overflow event at CSO 029 due to a leak from an 18” sewer pipe into a storm sewer pipe that discharges to the Potomac River. The leak is located near 3800 Reservoir Road, NW. DC Water has notified regulatory agencies EPA Region III and DOEE, and stakeholders including District officials and the Coast Guard. We have also ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
17 November, 2021

28 agencies and organizations will meet for one year to develop action plan

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
2 November, 2021

Disconnections may be waived for eligible customers

DC Water urges customers who have a past due balance to get current, get assistance or get on a payment plan, as disconnections for some customers with a past due balance are slated to begin December 1, 2021.

Customer arrears have more than doubled since the beginning of the pandemic and are now at $26.3 million. DC Water CEO and General Manager ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 October, 2021

The National Weather Service is forecasting a potential severe weather event for the National Capital Region beginning early Friday morning and lasting into Friday evening. 

Tidal flooding is expected to be the major concern. But even without large rain totals, customers may still experience localized flooding.

DC Water is monitoring the forecast and is prepared to address any issues brought on by ...