Four art contest winners to receive $600 each, plus art supplies to beautify DC Water storm drains
(Washington, D.C.) – On Wednesday, DC Water Chief Operating Officer and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Vice President, Kishia Powell, testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works’ Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife on the need for greater federal investment in clean water.
The hearing, entitled “Examining the Challenges Facing Drinking ...
Today David L. Gadis, DC Water’s CEO and General Manager, is testifying at DC Water’s Performance Oversight Hearing before the DC Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
Mr. Gadis will share with Chairwoman Mary Cheh and the other members of the Committee how DC Water has managed the challenges presented by COVID-19 over the past year, and how the Authority has supported its ...
CEO David L. Gadis issued the following statement today in response to widespread service outages across Texas and the south as a result of winter cold storms.
The green curvy building along the Anacostia River built to consolidate staff and improve accessibility for the public has been certified as LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), DC Water announced today.
DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis said the certification is an important demonstration of the sustainability principles that the authority ...
In the wake of a reported cyber breach of the water treatment system in Oldsmar, Florida on Friday, February 5, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis issued the following statement:
DC Water purchases drinking water from the Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct and distributes it across the District of Columbia. DC Water utilizes extensive physical and ...
DC Water’s Board of Directors this morning approved two new programs to help customers, including one creative option that will assist customers who rent homes in multi-family buildings.
The twin efforts, which go into effect Feb 8, come as the board and Chief Executive Officer David L. Gadis continue exploring ways to help customers who are struggling as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic that ...
February 3, 2021 – Today, DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis announced the hiring of Kirsten B. Williams to fill the new role of Chief Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, effective March 1, 2021.
In this newly created role, Williams will be responsible for developing a strategic communications plan for the Authority and overseeing marketing, media relations, crisis ...
The talented individuals appointed by President Biden to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency means good news for water utilities everywhere, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis said today. Chief among the appointments was Radhika Fox, CEO of the US Water Alliance, who was named Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Water.
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will begin to set up a construction work area in the center eastbound lane of Rhode Island Avenue, NW between 2nd and 4th Streets, NW. Eastbound traffic will flow around each side of the work area. Construction is scheduled to begin on or about January 18, 2021, and will continue for about two months. Pedestrian detours will be in place as well. This work ...
