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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.

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3 April, 2024

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21 October, 2023

(Washington, DC) – DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis today joined U.S. EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator Mae Wu, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and other District and Federal officials to celebrate the commissioning of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT). The five-mile-long tunnel is the final component of the Anacostia River Tunnel System which will reduce combined sewer ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 October, 2023

DC Water CEO and General Manager David Gadis will join U.S. EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator Mae Wu, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and other District and Federal officials to celebrate the commissioning of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT). The tunnel is the final component of the Anacostia River Tunnel System which will reduce combined sewer overflows to the Anacostia River by 98 ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
6 October, 2023

This week, the DC Water Board of Directors approved a design-build contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT). The $819 million contract is the largest ever awarded by the Authority. The 5.5-mile-long tunnel will control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Potomac River, improving water quality in this critical natural resource. This work is part of the larger Clean Rivers ...

General Manager David L. Gadis
11 September, 2023

DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis announced this morning that, effective today, Joy J. Dorsey has been added as the Authority’s new Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President.

“I am thrilled to add Joy to my senior executive team,” said Mr. Gadis. “Throughout her career, Ms. Dorsey has established a remarkable track record of accomplishment in transforming human capital ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
28 July, 2023

DC Water is pleased to announce that the new Online Dispute Form will be available for use beginning August 1, 2023.

Online Dispute Form

Under District Regulations for initiating a challenge, bill disputes must be submitted in writing and include the reason for the dispute. Customers will now be able to visit the DC Water website, enter basic account information, make a few selections, add any ...

New Director
24 July, 2023

DC Water is pleased to announce the appointment of Ogechi Okpechi as the new Director of Permit Operations. The department is also relocating to DC Water’s administrative headquarters at the end of July.

New Director

Having previously served as a senior program manager for DC Water's Enterprise Program Management Office and supervised wastewater treatment design, Okpechi brings a wealth of ...