Effective 5:00 am, January 21, 2024, DC Water lifted the boil water advisory after restoring water pressure and completing tests. Follow precautions.

From DC Water

Please see the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the 24-Hour Command Center at 202- 612-3400 to verify if your address was in the affected area. 

Take the following precautions before returning to normal water usage: 

• Run the cold water taps for 10 minutes (if water was not used at all during the advisory).
• If known sources of lead are present, if possible, continue to filter the water using a NSF/ANSI Standard 53 lead-certified filter before using it.
• Discard food, beverages or ice prepared with water that was not boiled during the advisory. 
• Consult the owner’s manual to find out how to sanitize appliances and home filtration systems if used during the advisory. 

DC Water will work with customers to answer questions and respond to additional issues following the Boil Water Advisory. Customers with water quality questions should contact the Drinking Water Division at (202) 612-3440 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 

All other questions or suggestions should be directed to DC Water Customer Service at 202-354-3600 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400. Information is also available at dcwater.com and Bilingual FAQs are provided at www.dcwater.com/boilwaterFAQ.