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 ...
S&P Global Ratings assigns AAA and Fitch Ratings affirms DC Water’s AA+ rating for the WIFIA loan
Sewage samples may provide key warning signs for contagion
(Washington, DC) – DC Water has two new active construction sites as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project that will impact motor and pedestrian traffic. One is on Mount Olivet Road NE located at Capitol Avenue NE and the other is on the Department of Public Works lot. Traffic pattern changes and parking restrictions will be in place 24/7 during this work which will be completed in 2022 ...
Additional crews, mechanics and staff from DC Water are on standby today as the authority works to make sure that heavy rainfall in the area does not adversely impact its services.
