Design and Construction Standards

LINEAR CAD MANUAL 2023

The Linear CAD Manual and it's appendices are now available by clicking the links on this page. 

The Linear CAD Manual (LCM) is the primary computer-aided design (CAD) reference for preparing linear design Drawings in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). The LCM is referenced as required criteria in the Standard Scope of Work Exhibits of the DC Water Professional Services Agreement. The LCM presents CAD Standards to be used to produce all Design Drawings and Record Drawings for linear infrastructure that are produced by DC Water and its consultants.

If you are working on projects for DC Water, contact Kyle Tyler at kyle.tyler@dcwater.com or Calwood.Somers@dcwater.com to obtain pre-approved CAD templates for design drawings.

For more information regarding other standards, contact Bethel Abate at bethel.abate@dcwater.com

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Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Worker on side of steep slope
Canal Road Slope Stabilization Project Nears End; Off-peak Lane Closure to Replant Slope

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - CLEAN RIVERS - POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

DC Water is in the final stretch of its slope stabilization project along Canal Road NW, a critical project that will pave the way for Potomac River Tunnel construction at this site. Beginning, the week of December 15, 2025, one westbound lane of Canal Road will be closed during daytime, off-peak hours on weekdays and Saturdays to hydroseed the slope.

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A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
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Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.