D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, § 112
112.1 Fees for installation, inspection and removal/abandonment of water and sewer tap or connection, inspect meter setter or vault, inspect sewer main, manhole, catch basin, and meter relocation shall be as follows:
| Inspection Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Inspect Pointing Up Sewer Taps | $970 |
| Inspect Insertion of Y-Branch | $345 |
| Inspect Installation of Standard Cleanout | $345 |
| Inspect Sewer Tap Removal | $345 |
| Meter Setter Inspection | $265 |
| Meter Setter Re-Inspection | $265 |
| Meter Vault Inspection | $1,060 |
| Meter Vault Re-Inspection | $1,060 |
| Inspect pre-cast conc. vault for new meters | $4,000 |
| Inspect installation of fire hydrant relocation | $3,000 |
| Inspect installation of new fire hydrant | $3,000 |
| Inspect new 8', 10', 12' water main | $7,000 + $12/LF |
| Inspect new 16', 20' water main | $10,000 + $12/LF |
| Inspect new ≥24' water main | $14,000 + $12/LF |
| Inspect new 10'–15' diameter sewer main | $7,000 + $12/LF |
| Inspect new 18'–30' diameter sewer main | $10,000 + $12/LF |
| Inspect new 36'–48' diameter sewer main | $20,000 + $12/LF |
| Inspect new ≥54' diameter sewer main | $25,000 + $12/LF |
| Inspect new sewer manhole/Catch Basin 0–10 vertical feet (vft) | $5,000 |
| Inspect new sewer manhole/Catch Basin >10 ≤ 20 vft | $8,000 |
| Inspect new sewer manhole/Catch Basin >20 ≤ 30 vft | $15,000 |
| Inspect new sewer manhole/Catch Basin >30 vft | $20,000 |
| Inspect sewer CCTV ≤ 24' public sewer main | $1,300 + $13/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV 24'–36' public sewer main | $1,500 + $15/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV 42'–48' public sewer main | $1,700 + $17/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV 54'–72' public sewer main | $2,000 + $20/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV > 72' public sewer main | $4,000 + $40/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV and relining ≤ 24' public sewer | $2,300 + $23/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV and relining 24'–36' public sewer | $2,900 + $29/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV and relining 42'–48' public sewer | $3,400 + $34/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV and relining 54'–72' public sewer | $4,000 + $40/LF |
| Inspect sewer CCTV and relining > 72' public sewer | $8,000 + $80/LF |
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tap Insertion – 1” diameter | $485 |
| Tap Insertion – 1-1/2” diameter | $565 |
| Tap Insertion – 2” diameter | $610 |
| Water Connection 3” and Larger | $2,650 |
| Water Tap Removal/Abandonment – 2” diameter or less | $455 |
| Water Tap Removal/Abandonment – greater than 2” diameter | $905 |
112.2 Fees for fire hydrants flow tests; fire hydrant meter rentals; rentals of fire hydrant meters with backflow preventer; and for the installation and removal of water bubblers shall be as follows:
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fire Hydrant Flow Test (Field Test) | $340 |
| Fire Hydrant Flow Test (Computer Model) | $340 |
| Fire Hydrant Flow Test (Recent Test Record Available) | $145 |
| Fire Hydrant Use – Water and Sewer Rate | Usage-Based, see 21 DCMR Chapter 41 |
| Letter in Lieu of Hydrant Flow Test | $265 |
| Fire Hydrant Permit Fee | $80 |
| Private Fire Hydrant Flush | $100 |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit | $2,000 per rental |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter Rental <15 days | $225 |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter Rental ≥15 days | $15 per day |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Deposit | $3,000 per rental |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental <15 days | $300 per rental |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental ≥15 days | $20 per day |
| 5/8” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Deposit | $1,000 per rental |
| 5/8” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental <15 days | $225 per rental |
| 5/8” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental ≥15 days | $15 per day |
112.3 For the purposes of § 112.2, the phrase “in the same general location” means that the distance between the first and last bubbler of the group is eight thousand feet (8,000 ft.) or less. A distance greater than eight thousand feet (8,000 ft.) shall require a separate crew.
112.4 Retail customer fees and charges; legal and copying fees; and event and equipment fees shall be as follows:
(a) Retail customer fees and charges shall be as follows:
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Customer Bad Check Fee | $35 |
| Customer Penalty Late Payment Fee | 10.00% after 30 days |
| Additional Penalty Late Payment Fee | 1%/month after 60 days, compounded monthly |
| New Customer Account Initiation Fee | $60 |
| Disconnection Fee | $60 |
| Reconnection Fee – Residential Customer | $55 |
| Reconnection Fee – Multi-Family and Non-Residential Customer | $110 |
| Unauthorized Water or Sewer Connection: | |
| First Offense | $400 |
| Second Offense | $800 |
| Each Subsequent Offense | $1,200 |
| Notice of Follow Up (NOFOL) Compliance Fee | $505 |
| Broken Bypass Seal | $790 |
| Second Water Audit within 24 months | $145 |
| Manual Meter Reading Fee Residential1 | $25 per month/meter |
| Manual Meter Reading Fee1 Multi-Family and Non-Residential | |
| 5/8'-2' | $110 per month/meter |
| 3'-4' | $265 per month/meter |
| 6' & greater | $530 per month/meter |
(b) Manual Meter Read Fee in paragraph 112.14(a) is charged, after notice, when the meter reads are not transmitting and 1) customer does not provide access to the premises for DC Water to read the meter, 2) customer does not provide access to the premises for DC Water to maintain the meter or meter transmission system, or 3) customer fails to perform corrective action necessary for DC Water to install or maintain the meter or meter transmission system.
(c) Legal and copying fees shall be as follows:
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Witness Fee | $40 + Travel Expenses |
| DC Water Staff Expert Witness Fee | Hour(s) x (Base Salary + Fringe) $/hr. + Travel Expenses |
| Document Duplication Fee | |
| Standard Letter and Legal Page | $0.75 per sheet |
(d) Event fees shall be as follows:
| Size of Event (Attendees) | Minimum Number of DC Water Personnel Per Event1 | Cost per Event at $100/hour per person |
|---|---|---|
| 100 – 2,000 | 2 | $200/hour |
| 2,000 – 5,000 | 4 | $400/hour |
| 5,000 or more | 6 | $600/hour |
(e) The “Number of DC Water Personnel Per Event” referenced in paragraph 112.4(d) refers to the minimum number of personnel required for the event. Upon review of the event specifications, DC Water shall determine the appropriate number of personnel based on the assessed need.
(f) Equipment fees shall be as follows:
| Event Equipment | Cost per Unit per Event |
|---|---|
| Misting Tent | $625/day |
| Cooling Station | $480/day |
| DC Water Mascot | $85/hour |
112.5 Fees for engineering reviews both standard and expedited, excessive submission, and as-builts shall be as follows:
(a) Small Project and Hybrid Project Plan Review Fees shall be as provided in the table below for Small Projects, which are defined to include:
(1) Small Residential project subject to 12-B DCMR Residential Code Supplement with water service and meter two inches (2”) or less;
(2) Small Non-Residential project subject to 12-A DCMR Building Code Supplement with water service and meter inches (2”) or less;
(3) Small Hybrid means a Small Residential or Small Non-Residential project with a domestic water service and meter two inches (2”) or less and a fire service greater than two inches (2”); or
(4) Projects requiring only a sewer connection six inches (6”) or less in diameter or only a storm connection less than fifteen inches (15”) in diameter.
| Fee Name | Standard Fee | Expedited Review Fee | Standard Review Time* (Business Days) | Expedited Review Time* (Business Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Project Base Plan - 1st Submission Administrative Fee – All Small Projects | $215 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Small Project Rejected Plan Resubmission Administrative Fee - All Small Projects | $110 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Small Project Sheet and Shore - All Small Projects | $1,325 | $2,650 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Residential Project per meter connection | $1,590 | $3,180 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Non-Residential Project per meter connection | $5,300 | $10,600 | 21 | 11 |
| Small Hybrid Project per meter connection | $7,155 | $14,310 | 21 | 11 |
| Small Residential Approved Plan Revision (APR) per metered connection | $530 | $1,060 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Non-Residential or Hybrid APR per metered connection | $1,540 | $3,075 | 21 | 11 |
| Small Residential, Small Non-Residential or Small Hybrid Raze Permit Review and Utility Release Letter - No Abandonment | $425 | $850 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Project Raze Permit Review and Utility Release Letter - With Abandonments | $1,060 | $2,120 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Non-Residential Temporary Water Connections | $2,120 | $4,240 | 21 | 11 |
| Small Project Sanitary or Combined Sewer connection 6' or less | $1,060 | $2,120 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Project Storm sewer connection only less than 15' | $1,060 | $2,120 | 14 | 7 |
*Review times are estimated; Actual time may vary.
(b) Large Project Plan Review Fees for projects having a domestic water service and fire service greater than two inches (2') in diameter shall be subject to fees provided in the table below as follows:
| Fee Name | Standard Fee | Expedited Review Fee | Standard Review Time* (Business Days) | Expedited Review Time* (Business Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Project Base Plan - 1st Submission Administrative Fee | $215 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Large Project Rejected Plan Resubmission Administrative Fee | $110 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Large Project Plan Review Fee per meter: | $15,900 | $ 31,800 | 30 | 15 |
| Large Project Foundation to Grade | $1,860 | $3,710 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Project Approved Plan Revision (APR) | $2,120 | $4,240 | 14 | 7 |
| Large Project Sheeting and Shoring | $13,250 | $26,500 | 30 | 15 |
| Large Project Temporary Water Connections | $5,300 | $10,600 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Fire Service Only Greater than 2' - with no interior renovations | $5,300 | $10,600 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Sanitary or Combined Connection Only 8' or larger | $5,300 | $10,600 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Storm Connection Only 15' or larger | $5,300 | $10,600 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Water Meter Size Reduction Plan (with no other work) | $5,300 | $10,600 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Project Raze Only Utility Release Letter - No Abandonments | $530 | $1,060 | 14 | 7 |
| Large Project Raze Only Utility Release Letter - With Abandonments | $1,590 | $3,180 | 14 | 7 |
| Utility Infrastructure Only | $10,600 | $21,200 | 30 | 15 |
| Review Fee (0 to 1,000 linear feet of water and/or sewer mains) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Infrastructure Only Review Fee (1,000 – 2,500 linear feet of water and/or sewer mains) | $15,900 | $31,800 | 30 | 15 |
| Utility Infrastructure Only Review Fee (greater than 2,500 linear feet of water and/or sewer mains) | $19,080 | $38,160 | 30 | 15 |
*Review times are estimated; Actual time may vary.
(c) Miscellaneous Fees shall be as provided in the table below as follows:
| Fee Name | Standard Fee | Expedited Review Fee | Standard Review Time* (Business Days) | Expedited Review Time* (Business Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Residential Plan Excessive Submission Review (5th review or more) per metered connection | $530 | N/A | Based on No. of metered connections | Based on No. of metered connections |
| 1 to 5 metered connections | 14 | 7 | ||
| 6 to 20 metered connections | 21 | 11 | ||
| 21 to 50 metered connections | 40 | 20 | ||
| greater than 50 metered connections | 50 | 25 | ||
| Small Non-Residential and Small Hybrid Plan Excessive Submission Review (5th review or more) per metered connection | $795 | N/A | Based on No. of metered connections | Based on No. of metered connections |
| 1-3 metered connections | 21 | 11 | ||
| 4 or more metered connections | 30 | 15 | ||
| Large Plan Excessive | $3,710 | $7,420 | 30 | 15 |
| Submission Review (5th review or more) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request for Information (RFI) | $190 | $375 | 20 | 10 |
| Request for As-Built Drawings | $215 | $425 | 20 | 10 |
| Water and Sewer Availability Letter | $795 | $1,380 | 14 | 7 |
| Processing of Standard Easement and Covenant (Initial Document) | $2,120 | $4,240 | 14 | 7 |
| Processing of Non-Standard Easement and Covenant (Initial Document) | $9,010 | $18,020 | 21 | 11 |
| One Day Plan Design and Review and Approval (Velocity Sign-Off Program) | $26,500 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Large Meter Relocation Fee | $5,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Small Meter Relocation Fee (Non-Residential/Multi-Family) | $2,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Small Meter Relocation Fee (Residential) | $1,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Reconfiguration of Fire System (adding small Fire Split, 2' or less) (Non-Residential/Multi-Family) | $2,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Reconfiguration of Fire System (adding small Fire Split, 2' or less) (Residential) | $1,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ProjectDox Signoff on Category I & II and Swimming Pool | $200 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non-DC Water Zone of Influence (ZOI) Sheeting and Shoring (not within the influence of DC Water's assets) | $500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ProjectDox Foundation to | $500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Grade | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Department of Transportation (DDOT) Building Civil Permit (non-DDOT BCIV) (Any project that is not DDOT related) | $500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Building Civil Permit Erosion Sediment Control (BCIV ESC) | $500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Review times are estimated; Actual time may vary.
(d) DC Water “Velocity” Sign-Off Program (One Day Final Plan Review and Approval) - a District Department of Buildings (DOB) permit applicant may request to participate in the DC Water “Velocity” program in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Participation in DC Water’s “Velocity” Sign-Off Program only applies to plans resubmitted after DC Water’s initial standard or expedited plan review.
(2) Applicant shall pay the minimum DC Water “Velocity” Sign-Off Program fee of $25,000 in addition to the applicable plan review fee and any other applicable fees.
(3) DC Water shall determine if the plans are eligible (complete and suitable) to participate in the program and that staff are available to perform the review requested.
(4) Upon acceptance into the DC Water “Velocity” Sign-Off Program, DC Water shall schedule a meeting with the Applicant to review and approve the plans, not less than one (1) week after the request to participate in the program.
(5) DC Water shall schedule one four-hour
plan review and approval meeting, during which the Applicant shall present the revised plans and responses.
(6) If approved, the Applicant shall pay all required fees (e.g., SAF, inspection review, deposits, etc.) and DC Water shall issue the Water and Sewer Approval Certificate and approve the plans in ProjectDox.
(7) If DC Water issues additional comments or requirements, the applicant shall resubmit the revised plans within two (2) business days, and if all comments are acceptable, the plans shall be approved within one business day.
(e) Existing/Proposed As-Built Fee shall be as provided in the table below as follows:
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small Residential | $265 (each bldg.) |
| Small Non-Residential | $265 (each bldg.) |
| Small Hybrid | $265 (each bldg.) |
| Large Project | $795 (Each Connection – water or sewer) |
| Installation of New Water or Sewer Main (20 to 100 feet) | $2,650 |
| Each additional 200 feet of Water Main | $2,120 |
| Each additional 400 feet of Sewer Main | $2,120 |
| Installation of Water Main - larger than 24' in diameter | Determined on a per project basis |
| Installation of Sewer Main - larger than 60' in diameter | Determined on a per project basis |
112.6 Waste Hauler Permit and Disposal Fees; Pretreatment Industrial User Permit and Sampling Fees; High Strength Waste Fees; and FOG Facility fees shall be as follows:
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Waste Hauler Discharge Annual Permit Fee per Vehicle | $55 |
| Waste Hauler Disposal Fees | |
| High strength grease trap waste | $0.091 per gallon |
| High strength septage waste | $0.091 per gallon |
|---|---|
| Domestic strength waste | $0.004 per gallon |
| Low strength waste | $0.004 per gallon |
| Industrial User Permit Fees | |
| Permit Initial Fee | $3,040 |
| Permit Renewal Fee | $1,015 |
| Industrial User Annual Compliance Fees | |
| Significant or Non-Significant Categorical User | |
| 1 Outfall | $3,490 |
| 2 or more Outfalls | $4,835 |
| Significant Non-Categorical Industrial User | |
| 1 Outfall | $3,490 |
| 2 or more Outfalls | $4,835 |
| Non-Significant Non-Categorical User | |
| 1 Outfall | $790 |
| 2 or more Outfalls | $1,015 |
| Sampling and Analysis Fees | |
| PFAS (Per – Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) | |
| 1st Sample | $895 per sample |
| Each Additional Sample | $420 per sample |
| High Strength Waste Fees | |
| Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) | $0.151 per pound |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | $0.350 per pound |
| Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) or Total Nitrogen (TN) | $1.526 per pound |
| Total Phosphorus (TP) | $9.815 per pound |
| Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Facility Monthly Fee | |
| $24.50 per month |
112.7 Private Lead Service Line Replacement Fee
continue to reflect the actual cost of replacing the customer's portion of the lead water service line.
112.8 The District of Columbia Right-of-Way Occupancy (ROW) Fee pass through charge and the Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Fee shall be as follows:
(a) District of Columbia Right-of-Way Fee, assessed to recover the cost of fees charged by the District of Columbia to DC Water for use of District of Columbia public space and rights of way, for each one hundred cubic feet (1 Ccf) of water use shall be:
| Customer | Effective October 1, 2024 | Effective October 1, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Ccf of water use | Per 1,000 Gals. of water use | Per Ccf of water use | Per 1,000 Gals. of water use | |
| Residential | $0.19 | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.27 |
| Multi-Family | $0.19 | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.27 |
| Non-Residential | $0.19 | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.27 |
(b) Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Fee to the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), assessed to cover the amount which DC Water pays each fiscal year to the District of Columbia, consistent with DC Water's enabling statute for public goods and services received from the District of Columbia, for each one hundred cubic feet (1 Ccf) of water use shall be:
| Customer | Effective October 1, 2024 | Effective October 1, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Ccf of water use | Per 1,000 Gals. of water use | Per Ccf of water use | Per 1,000 Gals. of water use | |
| Residential | $0.61 | $0.82 | $0.62 | $0.83 |
| Multi-Family | $0.61 | $0.82 | $0.62 | $0.83 |
| Non-Residential | $0.61 | $0.82 | $0.62 | $0.83 |
112.9 Customer Metering Fee – Monthly fees for installing, operating, and maintaining meters shall be as follows:
| Meter Size (inches) | Effective October 1, 2020 | Effective October 1, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee per Meter | Monthly Fee per Meter | |
| 5/8' | $4.96 | $7.75 |
| 3/4' | $5.22 | $8.16 |
| 1' | $5.86 | $9.16 |
| 1'x1.25' | $6.21 | $9.70 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5' | $8.85 | $13.82 |
| 2' | $9.69 | $15.14 |
| 2'x1/2' | $10.28 | $16.07 |
| 2'x5/8' | $10.28 | $16.07 |
| 3' | $98.92 | $154.56 |
| 3'x5/8' | $100.16 | $156.49 |
| 3'x3/4' | $100.16 | $156.49 |
| 4' | $176.52 | $275.81 |
| 4'x3/4' | $177.52 | $277.38 |
| 4'x1' | $177.52 | $277.38 |
| 4x2 | $177.52 | $277.38 |
| 4'x2'x5/8' | $232.64 | $363.49 |
| 6' | $344.56 | $538.37 |
| 6'x1/2' | $415.17 | $648.70 |
| 6'x1' | $350.42 | $547.52 |
| 6'x1-1/2' | $350.42 | $547.52 |
| 6'x3' | $415.17 | $648.70 |
| 6'x3'x3/4', | $415.17 | $648.70 |
| 8' | $415.42 | $649.10 |
| 8'x2' | $415.42 | $649.10 |
| 8'x4'x1' | $460.36 | $719.31 |
| 10' | $408.51 | $638.30 |
| 10'x2' | $518.65 | $810.38 |
| 10'x6' | $518.65 | $810.38 |
| 10'x6'x1' | $518.65 | $810.38 |
| 12' | $423.61 | $661.89 |
| 12'x6' | $423.61 | $661.89 |
| 16' | $449.04 | $701.62 |
112.10
For purposes of this section, the phrase 'Water System Replacement Fee' (WSRF) means the monthly fee charged to residential, multi-family, and non-residential customers to recover the cost of the one percent (1%) renewal and replacement of aging water infrastructure.
(a) Residential, multi-family, and non-residential customers shall be charged a monthly Water System Replacement Fee as follows:
| Meter Size (inches) | Meter Register Type | Monthly Water System Replacement Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8' | Single Register | $ 6.30 |
| 3/4' | Single Register | $ 7.39 |
| 1' | Single Register | $ 9.67 |
| 1'x1.25' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 15.40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5' | Single Register | $ 41.35 |
| 2' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 83.75 |
| 3' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 232.13 |
| 4' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 561.02 |
| 6' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 1,292.14 |
| 8' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 5,785.51 |
| 8'x2' | Multiple Register | $ 1,899.60 |
| 8'x4'x1' | Multiple Register | $ 2,438.35 |
| 10' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 6,679.65 |
| 12' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 6,679.65 |
| 16' | Single and Multiple Register | $ 6,679.65 |
(b) Residential customer, whose premises is served by a meter that is larger than one inch (1'), shall be charged a monthly Water System Replacement fee set forth in Subsection 112.10(a) for a one inch (1') meter.
(c) A Multi-Family WSRF adjustment will be provided in accordance with the following rules and procedures:
(1) A Multi-Family customer that is a cooperative housing association, and whose premises is comprised exclusively of single family attached or detached dwelling structures and served by a master meter, may request a Multi-Family WSRF adjustment to modify the combined domestic meter size based on the peak domestic water demand, excluding fire demand, for that premises.
(2) The eligible Multi-Family customer must submit the following information and fees to DC Water for review and processing:
(A) Record(s) demonstrating that each unit in the cooperative housing association is a single-family attached or detached dwelling unit;
(B) A site plan, prepared by a District of Columbia licensed professional engineer, architect, or master plumber or other licensed professional, drawn to scale showing the water distribution and service lines, location of the meter, fire hydrant(s), structures, and ancillary systems, including, but not limited to irrigation system(s), swimming pool(s) and fountain(s);
(C) The proposed modified combined domestic meter size calculated using the meter sizing computations for the peak domestic water demand for the premises, excluding fire demand, prepared by a District of Columbia licensed professional engineer, architect, or master plumber or other licensed professional in accordance with the District of Columbia Plumbing Code; and
(D) Payment of the Approved Plan Revision Engineering Review Fee.
(3) Upon approval of a request for a Multi-Family WSRF adjustment, the Multi-Family customer will be charged the WSRF based on the approved modified combined domestic meter size as set forth in Subsection 112.10(a). No retroactive credits or refunds will be provided for WSRF billed prior to the approval of the Multi-Family WSRF adjustment.
(4) The size of the master meter used to deliver water to the premises will be calculated using the peak water demand including fire demand in accordance with the District of Columbia Plumbing Code.
112.11
Effective June 1, 2018, DCRA Construction Permit Applicants and federal facilities shall be assessed a System Availability Fee (SAF) for new water and sewer connections and renovation or redevelopment projects for existing connections to the District's potable water and sanitary sewer systems based on the SAF meter size in accordance with the following fee schedule and requirements:
(a) Residential customers shall be charged a System Availability Fee based on the SAF meter size as listed below:
| SAF Meter Size (inches) | Water System Availability Fee | Sewer System Availability Fee | Total System Availability Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | $ 1,135 | $ 2,809 | $ 3,944 |
| 3/4" | $ 1,135 | $ 2,809 | $ 3,944 |
| 1" | $ 1,135 | $ 2,809 | $ 3,944 |
| 1"x1.25" | $ 2,047 | $ 5,066 | $ 7,113 |
| 1.5" | $ 5,491 | $ 13,591 | $ 19,082 |
| 2" | $ 11,125 | $ 27,536 | $ 38,661 |
| 3" | $ 32,500 | $ 80,442 | $ 112,942 |
(b) Multi-Family and all Non-Residential customers shall be charged a System Availability Fee based on the SAF meter size as listed below:
| SAF Meter Size (inches) | Water System Availability Fee | Sewer System Availability Fee | Total System Availability Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1" or smaller | $ 1,282 | $ 3,173 | $ 4,455 |
| 1"x1.25" | $ 2,047 | $ 5,066 | $ 7,113 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5" | $ 5,491 | $ 13,591 | $ 19,082 |
| 2" | $ 11,125 | $ 27,536 | $ 38,661 |
| 3" | $ 32,500 | $ 80,442 | $ 112,942 |
| 4" | $ 83,388 | $ 206,394 | $ 289,782 |
| 6" | $ 229,246 | $ 567,408 | $ 796,654 |
| 8" | $ 229,246 | $ 567,408 | $ 796,654 |
| 8"x2" | $ 229,246 | $ 567,408 | $ 796,654 |
| 8"x4"x1" | $ 229,246 | $ 567,408 | $ 796,654 |
| 10" | $ 229,246 | $ 567,408 | $ 796,654 |
| 12" | $ 229,246 | $ 567,408 | $ 796,654 |
| 16" | $ 229,246 | $ 567,408 | $ 796,654 |
(c) The SAF meter size shall be computed for the peak water demand, excluding fire demand in accordance with D.C. Construction Codes Supplement, as amended, Chapter 3 (Water Meters) of this title, and DC Water's Meter Sizing Instructions and Worksheets.
(d) The SAF shall be assessed for any premise, building or structure that requires a new metered water service connection to the District's potable water and/or sanitary sewer systems.
(e) The Net SAF shall be assessed for renovation or redevelopment projects for any premise, building or structure that uses an existing metered water service connection to the District's potable water and/or sanitary sewer systems.
(f) For a renovation or redevelopment project on a property that already had/has a DC Water meter(s) and account(s), DC Water shall determine the Net SAF based on the difference between the property's new System Availability Fee determined by the SAF meter size(s) (SAF) and the SAF Credit determined by the old meter size(s) for the meters(s) being removed from the system:
$$\text{Net SAF} = \text{SAF} - \text{SAF Credit}$$
(g) Properties under renovation or redevelopment shall not receive a SAF Credit for the DC Water account(s) that Water and Sanitation
have been inactive for more than twenty-four (24) months prior to DC Water's issuance of the Certificate of Approval.
(h) For any new premise, building or structure that includes one or more affordable housing unit (AHU), DC Water shall also provide an AHU Credit equal to:
(1) AHU Credit - Three Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Four dollars ($3,944) for each AHU in a metered residential structure of three (3) or less units (e.g., single-family structure, townhouse, condominium, cooperative housing association unit, or apartment).
(2) % AHU Credit or % Net AHU Credit - The percentage of affordable housing units credit (% AHU credit) or percentage of additional AHU credit (% Net AHU Credit) in a metered multi-family residential structure of four or more housing units (condominium, cooperative housing association, or apartment) determined as follows: % AHU (or % Net AHU) equals the number of AHUs (or Net AHU) divided by total number of residential units (RU) times one hundred (100) times the SAF:
$$\% \text{AHU} = (\text{AHU} \div \text{RU}) \times 100$$
$$\text{AHU Credit} = \% \text{AHU} \times \text{SAF}$$
(i) For a renovation or redevelopment project that includes replacing existing affordable housing units and/or the construction of additional affordable housing units, DC Water shall provide a Net AHU Credit as provided in Section 112.11(h) based on the percentage of additional affordable housing units (% Net AHU) determined as follows: % Net AHU equals the number of additional AHUs (Net AHU) divided by the total number of residential units times one hundred (100):
$$\% \text{Net AHU} = ((\text{Net AHU}) \div \text{RU}) \times 100$$
$$\text{Net AHU Credit} = (\% \text{ Net AHU}) \times \text{SAF}$$
(j) The Net AHU shall be determined based on the difference between the total number of affordable housing units constructed after completing the renovation/redevelopment project (aAHU) and the total number of affordable housing units existing prior to the renovation/redevelopment project (bAHU). If aAHU is less than bAHU (less than zero), no Net AHU Credit will be provided:
$$\text{Net AHU} = (a\text{AHU} - b\text{AHU})$$
(k) Projects that request AHU or Net AHU Credits shall submit one or more of the following documents:
1. (1) Land Disposition Development Agreement;
2. (2) Zoning Commission Order;
3. (3) Planned Unit Development Covenant;
4. (4) Certificate of Inclusionary Zoning; or
5. (5) Letter from the District financing agency that establishes the number of AHU in the property.
(l) If the Net System Availability Fee (less AHU Credit or Net AHU Credit) is zero or less, no System Availability Fee shall be charged.
(m) If the Net System Availability Fee (less AHU Credit or Net AHU Credit) is greater than zero, DC Water shall assess the System Availability Fee.
(n) DC Water may request documentation to confirm the number of proposed affordable housing units that were actually constructed. If the number of constructed AHUs is less than the proposed AHUs, DC Water shall bill the property owner the amount of the AHU Credit or Net AHU Credit for the unconstructed AHUs.
(o) For DCRA Construction Permit applicants, payment of the System Availability Fee shall be a condition for DC Water's issuance of the Certificate of Approval.
(p) DCRA Construction Permit applicants that submitted
plans and specifications to DC Water prior to the effective date of these regulations, shall not be subject to the System Availability Fee provided:
(1) The DC Water Engineering Review fee(s) has been paid;
(2) The plans, specifications and other information necessary to meet the requirements listed in DC Water Project Submission Checklist has been accepted for review by DC Water in support of a DCRA Building Permit for the project, without substantial revisions that result in the change in the peak water demand that changes the size or number of meter connections for the project;
(3) The DCRA Building Permit for the premise, building, or structure requiring water and sewer service is submitted to DCRA and accepted for review by DCRA within one calendar year after the effective date of these regulations; and
(4) DC Water issues the Certificate of Approval within one calendar year after the effective date of these regulations, unless DC Water's review is delayed due to a force majeure event that closes DC Water's offices for one or more days one week before June 1, 2019.
(q) For federal facilities, payment of the System Availability Fee shall be a condition of DC Water's issuance of the Certificate of Approval.
(r) Before June 1, 2021, the property owner may request to pay the System Availability Fee in four equal installments, with the final payment due no later than one calendar year after the execution date of a Payment Plan Agreement. Execution of a Payment Plan Agreement and payment of the first installment payment, shall be a condition of DC Water's issuance of the Certificate of Approval. Any overdue payments under the Payment Plan Agreement shall be treated as an overdue bill for water and sewer service charges as
set forth in D.C. Official Code § 34-2407.02.
(s) In the case that the DCRA Construction Permit is not issued or is revoked or the project is not constructed, upon written request from the property owner, DC Water shall issue the property owner a refund of the System Availability Fee.
112.12 Cross-Connection/ Back Flow Prevention Fees and Turn-Off Charges
(a) The Cross-Connection/ Back Flow Prevention Fees and Turn-Off Charges shall be as follows:
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cross-Connection/Back Flow Prevention Monthly Fee per Assembly | $6.20 |
| Cross-Connection - Water Service Disconnection - 5/8" to 2" | $230 |
| Cross-Connection - Water Service Disconnection - 3" to 5" | $455 |
| Cross-Connection - Water Service Disconnection - 6" and larger | $1,015 |
112.13 Except as provided below, Non-Residential Customers shall be charged the FOG Facility Monthly fee as provided in 21 DCMR § 112.6 for each Food Service Establishment (FSE) that operates on the premises and has the potential to discharge oil or grease laden wastewater to the District's wastewater system in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) Applicable Food Service Establishments (FSE) shall include, but not limited to: bakeries; bars; candy manufacturers; cafeterias, caterers; coffee shops; delicatessens; commercial kitchens operated in educational institutions, hospitals, hotels/motels, and religious institutions; grocery stores; wholesale or retail ice cream facilities; wholesale and retail marine food facilities; restaurants; and other wholesale or retail facilities that have the potential to discharge oil or grease laden wastewater to the District's wastewater system; and subject to: the District's Pretreatment Standards and limits provided in 21 DCMR §§ 1501.01 et seq. and the District of Columbia Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Food Establishment Wholesale or Retail Licensing and grease abatement requirements.
(b) The FOG Facility Monthly fee shall not be charged as follows:
(1) The Customer notifies General Manager that the FSE operates under an Industrial User Pretreatment Permit issued pursuant to the requirements in 21 DCMR Chapter 15, Discharges to Wastewater System;
(2) The Customer notifies the General Manager that the FSE does not exist or is permanently closed; or temporarily closed due to construction or renovation and notifies DC Water thirty (30) days prior the opening/operation of the FSE; or
(3) The Customer requests a Zero FOG Discharge Exemption that the FSE does not have the potential to discharge oil or grease laden wastewater to the District's wastewater system in accordance with the following requirements:
(A) The Customer submits a DC Water Food Service Establishment Wastewater Questionnaire to the General Manager that demonstrates the FSE on the premises does not have the potential to discharge oil or grease laden wastewater to the District's wastewater system.
(B) Upon receipt of the DC Water Food Service Establishment Wastewater Questionnaire the General Manager shall conduct a site inspection to confirm that the FSE on the premises does not have the potential to discharge grease laden wastewater to the District's wastewater system. Please note: During the review of the Zero FOG Discharge Exemption request, the account shall continue to be billed for the FOG Facility Monthly Fee, but shall not be subject to any penalty, or interest charge for nonpayment of the Fee.
(C) The General Manager shall issue a written determination approving or denying the Zero FOG Discharge Exemption and if approved, shall credit the account for amount of the FOG Monthly Fee billed as of the date of the request for exemption.
(c) The Customer may challenge the bill or the determination of the General Manager denying the Zero FOG Discharge Exemption in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 4 of this title.
112.14 Freedom of Information Act Request Response Processing Fees shall be as follows:
(a) DC Water shall charge the following FOIA Fees in response to a Freedom Information Act (FOIA) request for documents pursuant to the FOIA of 1976, effective March 25, 1977, D.C. Law 1-96, as amended:
| FOIA Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| FOIA Document Search Fee | Hour(s) x Staff Base Salary/hr. |
| FOIA Document Review & Redaction Fee | Hour(s) x Staff Base Salary/hr. |
| FOIA Document Duplication Fee | |
| Standard Letter and Legal Page | $0.75 per sheet |
| Electronic Conversion Fee | Hour(s) x Staff Base Salary/hr. |
(i) FOIA fees shall be paid in full prior to DC Water providing access or issuance of the requested documents.
(j) A receipt of FOIA Fees paid shall be given only upon request. No refund of the FOIA Fees shall be made for services rendered.
(k) If a request is administratively closed, a requester must submit a new FOIA request to obtain the requested records.
(l) If the FOIA requester withdraws their request or it is administratively closed, the requester shall be responsible for payment of the FOIA Fees incurred up to the date of withdrawal.
(m) In accordance with applicable law:
(1) Fees shall be limited to reasonable standard charges for document search, duplication, and review and redaction when records are requested for commercial use;
(2) Fees shall be limited to reasonable standard charges for document duplication when records are not sought for commercial use and the request is made by an educational or non-commercial scientific institution for scholarly or scientific research or a representative of the news media;
(3) For any request for records not described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of this subsection, fees shall be limited to reasonable standard charges for document search and duplication; and
(4) Only the direct costs of search, duplication, or review and redaction may be recovered.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 1729 (April 13, 1984); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 3109 (May 23, 1986); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 5943 (July 16, 1999); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 5977 (June 28, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 6448 (August 8, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 6836 (July 9, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 8527 (September 16, 2005); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 7654 (September 22, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 9180 (September 21, 2007); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9844 (September 19, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7543 (September 18, 2009); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 8419, 8421 (September 17, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 6945 (August 12, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 6941, 6943 (August 12, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8820, 8824 (July 27, 2012);
as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11239 (August 2, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 9613 (September 19, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 9798 (July 17, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12422 (September 11, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 8505 (June 17, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9696 (July 22, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 9613 (September 29, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 0437 (January 19, 2018); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 1722 (February 16, 2018); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 5674 (May 18, 2018); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 7569 (July 20, 2018); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2329 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 010586 (August 16, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1954 (February 21, 2020); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11100 (September 18, 2020); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 009024 (July 22, 2022); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 009035 (July 22, 2022); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 008682 (July 19, 2024); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 008224 (July 25, 2025).