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DC sewer contruction begins in the 1800s

The District’s sewer system began in its most basic form in the early 1800’s and was brought under supervision of the federal government in 1871.

On this page you can find:

1.  Status of all known public hydrants in DC [KMZ 283 KB]

View status (last updated on May 9, 2008) of public fire hydrants throughout Washington D.C. on WASA's Hydrant Information System (WHIS) - Note: WHIS may not work on a dial-up connection.

Use of WHIS requires proper installation of the Google Earth software package on your computer. It is available as a free download from Google.

to open the guide on how to download and install Google Earth.

Click Here [PDF 640 KB] to open the guide on how to use WASA's Hydrant Information System WHIS.

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows:

OS: Windows 2000 or later
Memory: 128 MB
Processor: Pentium III or better

Macintosh:

OS: X 10.4
Processor: 500Mhz, G3

2.  Hydrant Update [PDF 166 KB]

Read a description of how DCWASA ensures that the hydrant system is available for fire emergencies.

If you see a damaged or leaking hydrant, or unauthorized use of a hydrant, please call WASA's 24-hour Emergency Line at (202) 612-3400.