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News & Updates

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.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 December, 2020

S&P Global Ratings assigns AAA and Fitch Ratings affirms DC Water’s AA+ rating for the WIFIA loan

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
15 December, 2020

Sewage samples may provide key warning signs for contagion

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 December, 2020

(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 ...

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
29 October, 2020

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.

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23 October, 2020

Copies Hidden in Little Free Libraries Across the District

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
20 October, 2020

A section of Irving Street NW near Rock Creek Park will be closed to all traffic for several weeks to allow DC Water to make urgent repairs to a historic sewer line that collapsed and created a sinkhole. 

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
19 October, 2020

DC Water announced today that it is partnering with Water Research Foundation, Hampton Roads Sanitation District and several universities on groundbreaking new research that will save customers money and could improve water quality.

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
23 September, 2020

Program provides up to $5,000 for flood remediation

David Gadis
22 September, 2020

Cites strong performance during COVID-19 pandemic, progress on Clean Rivers environmental initiative

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 September, 2020

A police report that says two suspects dressed as construction workers approached a home on M Street, SE. Police say the men claimed to be from DC Water and said they needed to check pipes inside the home.