Is DC Water down?
DC Water appears to be working normally — report volume is within the typical range for this time of day.
DC Water is the publicly-owned water and wastewater utility for the District of Columbia, United States. It is responsible for providing clean and safe drinking water to the residents of Washington, D.C., as well as managing and treating the wastewater generated in the city
📈 User Reports and Outages in the Last 24 Hours
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DC Water reliability
Based on no recorded incidents over the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is DC Water down right now?
DC Water appears to be working normally — report volume is within the typical range for this time of day.
Why is DC Water not working for me?
We're not detecting a broad DC Water outage right now, so a problem is most likely local to you — your internet connection, device, or the app. Try restarting the app, then your router. If many people report the same issue, this page will update to show it.
When was the last DC Water outage?
We have no recorded outages for DC Water yet.
How do I report a DC Water problem?
Use the “Report a problem” button on this page and choose what's not working. Reports are anonymous and update the live status and outage map in real time.
How does Outage.Report know if DC Water is down?
We aggregate anonymous user reports and monitor public social-media posts, comparing live volume against DC Water's normal baseline for the time of day and region to detect anomalies — often before they're officially confirmed.