PR26-0279

DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Complete·7/14/25

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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jul 25, 2025

Council

Resolution R26-0178, Effective from Jul 14, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008188

Jul 14, 2025

Council

Retained by the Council

Jul 14, 2025

Council

Final Reading