D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-425

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 21-425 - TERMINATION OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES FOR NONPAYMENT

425.1

The purpose of this Section is to establish the criteria and procedures for terminating water and sewer services for nonpayment of any charges, penalties, interests, or fees permitted by law to be assessed against the owner or occupant of real property.

425.2

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, DC Water shall provide the owner or occupant with a final notice specifying that the water and sewer services will be terminated.

425.3

The final notice shall specify the date that service will be subject to termination.

425.4

In deciding whether or not to terminate water and sewer services for a delinquent account, the General Manager may consider the following:

(a) Whether a tenant is eligible to establish an account in his or her own name;

(b) The payment history of the owner or occupant;

(c) Any other factor relevant to the efficacy of alternate methods of collecting the amounts due and owing; and

(d) Whether the owner or occupant has applied for any customer assistance programs for which the owner or occupant is eligible.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-425

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 1300, 1320 (February 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 5358 (June 18, 1999); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13604 (12/17/2021)