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District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
HQ: Washington, DC
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District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
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District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | 202-354-3600 |
| Emergency / Outage | 202-612-3400 |
| TTY | 202-787-2339 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: mydcwater.com/contact ·dcwater.com/about-dc-water/contact ·dcwater.com/node/40739 · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, operating as DC Water, is a water authority serving Washington, D.C. It provides drinking water, sewage collection, and wastewater treatment for the District's residents while also handling wastewater treatment for neighboring areas in Maryland and Virginia.
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority bills commonly include water consumption charges, sewer charges, stormwater fees, and fire hydrant maintenance fees. Deferit is unaffiliated with District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.
How to Pay Your District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Bill
- Online: Pay bills online through My DC Water portal at https://www.mydcwater.com/ or visit the one-time payment portal.
- Phone: Call 202-354-3600 (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to pay by phone.
- Mail: Mail check or money order to District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, P.O. Box 97200, Washington, DC 20090 (include account number or service address).
- In-Person: Pay in person at 1385 Canal Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- Auto-Pay: Automatic bill payment option available; contact customer service at 202-354-3600 for enrollment details.
- Budget Billing: Budget billing options available; the Payment Plan Incentive provides 50% credit of last 3 payments for residential customers with $500+ outstanding balance 60+ days overdue.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: mydcwater.com/ways-to-pay ·mydcwater.com/pay-bill ·mydcwater.com/payment-options.
Need to split your District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: mydcwater.com.
| District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority's online account, payment portal, or customer support team for available payment arrangement options. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | If District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority offers payment arrangements, limits are set by District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority based on your account status. We couldn't verify a published maximum split. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | Fees and interest were not published in the sources reviewed. Check District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per bill. No interest. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority and may include late fees, service interruption, or collection activity depending on your account. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
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*No late fees feature included with Max and Ultra memberships. Installments on the Lite membership may incur late fees if overdue. See Membership terms for details.
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Common Questions About District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
Can I use Deferit to pay my District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority bill? ›
Yes. Enter your District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority bill amount in Deferit and we pay District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority accept? ›
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit mydcwater.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority bill on time? ›
Contact District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority directly to ask about payment arrangements or hardship assistance programs. Deferit can also help — split your bill into 4 payments to ease the immediate financial pressure.
Updated: June 2026