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CEO and General Manager at @DCWater. Chairman of Board at @bluedropco. Father. Grandfather. Basketball.

Washington, DC
Joined May 2019
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Our CEO & GM @DavidGadis presented this morning at #WEFTEC2025 as part of the Leading Utilities of the World Series. 💧 He joined @BarwonWater to share insights on resilience and smart water infrastructure shaping the future of utilities worldwide. #DCWater
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Spent Wednesday morning with industry peers and local business leaders for “Coffee and Conversations.” Thank you to Jack McDougle and @GWBoardofTrade for the opportunity to lead an interactive discussion about #waterresiliency in the District. 1/2
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.@DCWater supports over five million residents and critical industries. With aging infrastructure, climate change and the absence of a secondary water source, strengthening water resilience is essential to DC’s well-being, health and economy. 2/2
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We know replacing lead service lines can be daunting, esp. with worries about your yard & landscaping.   Join us on March 13th at 12 PM for our Lead Free DC Meeting. We’ll explain what to expect & how we handle roads & sidewalks.    Register: bit.ly/LFDCPublicMeeting  #DCWater
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The Committee on Transportation & Environment Performance Oversight Hearing ended earlier today. A big thank you to @charlesallen and the @councilofdc for their engagement and support. Our CEO and GM, @DavidGadis, testified, highlighting our progress and future plans. #DCWater
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David L. Gadis retweeted
Our 2024 Annual Report is HERE! We couldn’t be more excited to share it with you🎉 Learn about our innovations, conservation efforts, financial transparency, & future plans. Thx for being part of our journey toward excellence. #DCWater 🔗dcwater.com/sites/default/fi…
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While we're focused on these solutions, we're also leading the way in emergency preparedness. We’re proud to be the first utility to earn emergency management accreditation, showing our commitment to reliable water access. #DCWater
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We're all about making our water supply more reliable. From expanding storage and building new reservoirs to recycling water and exploring desalination, we're considering every option to secure our water future. #DCWater
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Ever thought about a week without water? Hospitals, schools, & businesses would take a huge hit. During a @GWBoardofTrade interview today, our CEO & GM @DavidGadis talked with executives about why finding a second source of drinking water is crucial. #DCWater
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80° in October is odd. Our Capitol Hill water main rehabilitation crew is keeping cool with DC Tap! This water main rehabilitation project services about 30 homes. Replacing the existing main that was installed in the 1970s
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Joined @OttoSevilla of The DMV Business Show this week to share how my background growing up in Indiana and playing basketball shaped me as a leader and @DCWater's approach to innovation in the water sector. Watch the full podcast episode here: youtu.be/XkbC5D6155A?feature…
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Join us on ⁠The DMV Business Show as we meet @DavidGadis, CEO and General Manager of @dcwater to discuss the company's mission and accomplishments. Do not miss David's full episode on The DMV Business Show with the bio link above! #Water #DCwater #DMV
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David L. Gadis retweeted
Check out the latest Lead Free DC Newsletter for updates on our progress toward a lead free future in DC! Stay informed—subscribe today: bit.ly/LFDCNews.💧#LeadFreeDC
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To raise awareness for breast cancer, Team Blue went PINK! 
Organized by our Women of Water working group, our staff showed out in their finest pink fits this week to raise awareness and show support to our coworkers, families, and friends.
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What’s spookier than ghosts? “Flushable” Wipes! Remember to throw wipes and wrappers in the trash this Halloween 👻
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I'm in Miami this week for #2024EMC. I led today's opening session about @DCWater's strategy for success amid sector challenges like aging infrastructure, affordability and climate change. Thank you, @AMWA_water. I look forward to AMWA's Water Policy Conference next April in DC.
Replying to @AMWA_water
@AMWA_water's #2024EMC Day 2 kicks off with an opening session led by @dcwater's CEO, David Gadis. In his session, Gadis addresses #workplace #culture, emphasizing DC Water’s commitment to delivering #equity for its #workforce, highlighting the ‘3 Ps’—People, Place, and Pay.
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ICYMI: DC leaders gathered today at the SW waterfront this week to discuss a new report on the economic impact of a water supply loss in the nation’s capital. Watch here: youtube.com/live/vFjq7xIMQ8Q
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The Potomac River is the only source of drinking water in DC, creating a huge vulnerability for residents and businesses in the event of a disruption to the water supply. Read a new report that outlines the far-reaching consequences here: potomacriver.org/news/waters…
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A new report released this week spells out disaster if DC’s water supply is disrupted. We need a viable backup water source to prevent harm to our quality of life and local economy. Read more on why I joined fellow leaders to call for Congressional action. #waterreuse
A disruption in water service to DC could cost billions to the economy. Our CEO @DavidGadis joins ICPRB @PotomacCommis to call for resiliency & a second source of water supply. Read the report at potomacriver.org/news/waters…
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