Clarifies DC Water's authority to assess late fees and requires monthly reports on disconnection activities.

The DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 aims to clarify DC Water's authority to assess late payment fees on water service arrearages. It also mandates that DC Water submit monthly reports to the Council, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Tenant Advocate regarding its disconnection activities. This resolution addresses challenges in collecting outstanding debts and ensuring that vulnerable populations, such as seniors, children, and people with disabilities, are protected during water service shutoffs.

Clarifies DC Water's authority to assess late fees and requires monthly reports on disconnection activities.

The DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 aims to clarify DC Water's authority to assess late payment fees on water service arrearages. It also mandates that DC Water submit monthly reports to the Council, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Tenant Advocate regarding its disconnection activities. This resolution addresses challenges in collecting outstanding debts and ensuring that vulnerable populations, such as seniors, children, and people with disabilities, are protected during water service shutoffs.