DC Water

Overview

Officially known as the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, this independent authority was established in 1996. It provides essential drinking water distribution, wastewater collection, and advanced wastewater treatment services to over 700,000 residents and millions of annual visitors in the District of Columbia. The authority also offers wholesale wastewater treatment to approximately 1.6 to 1.8 million people in neighboring Maryland and Virginia.

Operating an extensive infrastructure with over 1,300 miles of water pipes and 1,800 miles of sewer lines, the agency manages the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant—the largest of its kind globally. This facility treats an average of 294 million gallons of wastewater daily. The organization also produces Bloom, a biosolid-based soil amendment to improve urban soil quality, and is committed to ongoing technology upgrades to enhance service and water quality.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 202-787-2000
• Website: dcwater.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dc-water

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Drinking water distribution for District of Columbia residents and visitors
• Wastewater collection and advanced wastewater treatment
• Wholesale wastewater treatment for Maryland and Virginia communities
• Operation of extensive water and sewer infrastructure
• Management of the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Production of Bloom, a biosolid-based soil amendment
• Implementation of technology upgrades to enhance operations and water quality

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