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Executive overview
Key findings
US$9.69 billion: ten-year capital disbursements planned for FY 2026–FY 2035 (FY 2027 Approved Budget)
US$1,072.3 million: FY 2027 capital budget, against a FY 2026 revised budget of US$776.8 million (+38.0%, calculated)
13 capital solicitations: listed as planned in DC Water's Capital Projects Forecast of October 2, 2026, the largest stated value US$120M–US$130M
AAA / Aa1 / AA+: senior lien ratings from S&P, Moody's and Fitch, reaffirmed February 11, 2026
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Buyer relevance
Who the report is for
Water main and transmission main contractors
Time bids for the M Street progressive design-build and the small-diameter water main task orders valued at US$16M–US$19M each.
Sewer rehabilitation firms
Prepare for the Potomac Interceptor CMAR master agreement, whose first task order covers about 17,000 feet of 66–72-inch pipe in Fairfax County.
Chemical and service suppliers to Blue Plains
Plan for the RFQs for calcium hydroxide, polymers, ferric chloride, sodium bisulfite and sodium hypochlorite planned for January–April 2027.
Business development teams at engineering firms
See who already holds DC Water's largest contracts, from the US$819 million Potomac River Tunnel to the US$146 million PCL award.
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Decision scope
Questions answered
How much has DC Water budgeted for capital?
Its FY 2027 capital budget is US$1,072.3 million, against US$776.8 million in the revised FY 2026 budget, within a US$9.69 billion plan for FY 2026–FY 2035.
How does DC Water buy?
All solicitations since October 2020 go through its New Vendor Portal; much repeat construction is let as task orders under master service agreements for qualified contractors.
What is the largest planned solicitation?
The M Street Corridor Transmission Mains project, a progressive design-build valued at US$120M–US$130M, planned for October 2026 in the October 2, 2026 forecast.
Who holds the biggest current contract?
A CBNA–Halmar joint venture holds the US$819 million design-build contract for the Potomac River Tunnel, due in 2030.
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Inside the report
Inside the complete report
1. The Account at a Glance
2. Organisation and Decision-Making
3. Financial Position
4. Priorities and Pressures
5. How DC Water Buys
6. Opportunity Register
7. Commercial Priorities: Where to Focus First
8. Watch List: What to Monitor and What to Do
Source Register
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Public preview
What to watch next
Capital Projects and Goods and Services forecasts
Updated regularly; list planned months, methods and values.
New Vendor Portal postings
Several items were planned for October–November 2026.
Potomac Interceptor litigation and MDE review
Settlements or orders could change scope and timing of rehabilitation.
FY 2028 proposed budget
Shows whether the US$9.69 billion plan and FY 2027 lines hold.
Opportunity Register: planned DC Water solicitations with values, methods and access routes.
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Included
What you receive
The complete PDF report: 11 pages, 9 sections, 6 tables and a register of 17 sources.
This edition
November 2026, First edition.
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Evidence & method
Evidence and method
DC Water's Capital Projects and Goods and Services forecasts (October 2026), its procurement guidance and contract award announcements, the FY 2027 Approved Budget, the FY 2025 ACFR statistical section, and project and litigation sources including the Justice Department's April 2026 complaint.
Sources
17 sources, listed in the report's source register. Evidence current to 12 November 2026. Principal data periods: FY 2025 results (fiscal year ended September 30, 2025); FY 2027 Approved Budget (adopted March 5, 2026); DC Water procurement forecasts dated October 2, 2026 (capital) and October 26, 2026 (goods and services). Project and procurement status checked against public sources on November 12, 2026. All currency is US dollars (US$)..
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Lead analyst
Robert C. Brears
Founder, Our Future Water Intelligence
Robert C. Brears is a water-security specialist and author whose work examines utility governance, infrastructure investment, climate resilience and long-term water-system change for executive and policy audiences.
- Decision-focused utility intelligence
- Published water-policy author
- Evidence-grounded system analysis
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Buyer FAQs
Before you purchase
Who can use the report?
Licensed for internal use within one purchasing organization. The PDF and its contents may be shared with colleagues within that organization. External redistribution, resale and public publication are prohibited without permission.
How is the report delivered?
The PDF is available to download immediately after confirmed payment, through our secure delivery system.
Can my organization buy wider access?
Institutional purchasing: For invoice enquiries, multi-organization licensing or broader access requirements, contact Our Future Water Intelligence.
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DC Water: Utility Account Brief
- Format
- Length
- 11 pages
- Edition
- November 2026, First edition
- Price
- USD 499
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Report details
Publication details
- Publisher
- Our Future Water Intelligence
- Report family
- Utility Account Brief
- Edition
- November 2026, First edition
- Format
- Length
- 11 pages
- Reference
- OFW_EXT_DC_WATER_UTILITY_ACCOUNT_BRIEF_d43eb0515558
- Evidence current to
- 12 November 2026
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