D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, § 112
112.1 Fees for installation, inspection and removal/abandonment of water and sewer tap or connection, shall be as follows:
| Inspection Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Inspect Sewer Tap Removal/Abandonment | $306 |
| Inspect Pointing Up Sewer Taps | $860 |
| Inspect Insertion of Y-Branch | $306 |
| Inspect Installation of Standard Cleanout | $306 |
| Tap Insertion and Abandonment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tap Insertion – 1” diameter | $425 |
| Tap Insertion – 1-1/2” diameter | $500 |
| Tap Insertion – 2” diameter | $540 |
| Water Connection | Reimbursable |
| Water Tap Removal/Abandonment – 2” diameter or less | $400 |
| Water Tap Removal/Abandonment – greater than 2” diameter | $800 |
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) | $300 |
| Fire Hydrant Flow Test (Computer Model) | $200 |
| Fire Hydrant Flow Test (Recent Test Record Available) | $125 |
| Fire Hydrant Use – Water and Sewer Rate | Usage-Based, see 21 DCMR Chapter 41 |
| Letter in Lieu of Hydrant Flow Test | $125 |
| Fire Hydrant Permit Fee | $75 |
| Private Fire Hydrant Flush | $81 |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit | $1,600 per rental |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter Rental <15 days | $75 |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter Rental ≥15 days | $5 per day |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Deposit | $2,200 per rental |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental <15 days | $150 per rental |
| 3” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental ≥15 days | $10 per day |
| 5/8” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Deposit | $700 per rental |
| 5/8” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental <15 days | $75 per rental |
| 5/8” Fire Hydrant Meter w/Backflow Preventer Rental ≥15 days | $5 per day |
Fee
| 1 Water Bubbler | $262 |
|---|---|
| Each additional Water Bubbler after the first in the same general location | $54 |
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 | $25.00 |
| Declined Credit Card Fee | $35.00 |
| 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 | $50.00 |
| Turn-Off Charges for Non-Payment | $50.00 |
| Reconnection Fee | $50.00 |
| Unauthorized Turn-On | $245.00 |
| Broken Bypass Seal | $700.00 |
| Second Water Audit within 24 months | $125.00 |
| Manual Meter Read1 | $20.00/month |
1The Manual Meter Read Fee is charged if customer refuses or does not respond to install Automatic Meter Reader or if the meter transmission unit is not transmitting due to the customer's failure to provide appropriate transmission requirements.
(b) Legal and copying fees shall be as follows:
| Witness Fee | Salary + Fringe |
|---|---|
| Standard Letter and Legal Pages | $0.75 per sheet |
| Photocopying |
(c) Event and Equipment fees shall be as follows:
| Size of Event (Attendees) | Number of DC Water Personnel Per Event1 | Cost per Event at $81/hour per person |
|---|---|---|
| 100 – 2,000 | 2 | $182/hour |
| 2,000 – 5,000 | 4 | $324/hour |
5,000 or more 6 $486/hour
1 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.
| Event Equipment | Cost per Unit per Event |
|---|---|
| Misting Tent1 | $550 |
| Mobile Brita Hydration Station1 | $600 |
| Cooling Station | $420 |
| Quench Buggy | $2,500 |
| DC Water Mascot | $50 |
1Refers to a per unit per event, assuming a single day event. For a multi-day event, the per unit cost would be multiplied by the number of days.
112.5 Fees for engineering reviews both standard and expedited, excessive submission, and as-builts shall be as follows:
(a) Small Project Plan Review Fees shall be as provided in the table below for Small Projects, including:
(1) Small Residential or Townhouse subject to 12 DCMR B Residential Code Supplement with water service and meter two inches (2") or less;
(2) Small Non-Residential subject to 12 DCMR A Building Code Supplement with water service and meter two inches (2") or less;
(3) Small Hybrid means a Small Residential or 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 | Small Project Plan Review Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $140 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Small Project Rejected Plan | $75 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Small Project Water and Sewer Availability Letter - All Small Projects | $125 | $215 | 14 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Project Sheet and Shore - All Small Projects | $1,000 | $1,750 | 14 | 7 |
| 1 to 5 metered connections | $700 each | $1,200 each | 14 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 20 metered connections | $700 each | $1,200 each | 21 | 11 |
| 21 to 50 metered connections | $700 each | $1,200 each | 40 | 20 |
| greater than 50 metered connections | $700 each up to 50; and $350 each above 50 | $1,200 each up to 50 and $600 each above 50 | 50 | 25 |
| 1 metered connection | $3,300 | $5,800 | 21 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 metered connections | $6,600 | $11,600 | 21 | 11 |
| 3 metered connections | $9,900 | $17,400 | 21 | 11 |
| 4 or more metered connections | $13,200+ Determined on a per project basis | $23,200+ Determined on a per project basis | 30 | 15 |
| 1 metered connection | $5,000 | $8,700 | 21 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 metered connections | $10,000 | $17,400 | 21 | 11 |
| 3 metered connections | $15,000 | $26,100 | 21 | 11 |
| 4 or more metered connections | $20,000 + Determined on a per project basis | $34,800 + Determined on a per project basis | 30 | 15 |
Plan Revision (APR) per metered connection
| Small Non-Residential or Hybrid APR per metered connection | $1,000 | $1,750 | 21 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Sanitary or Combined Sewer Connection Only – 6 inch or less for Small Residential, Non-Residential or Hybrid | $700 | $1,200 | 14 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Storm Sewer Connection Only - less than 15 inches – All Small Projects | $700 | $1,200 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Residential, Non-Residential or Hybrid Raze Utility Release Letter - No Abandonment | $330 | $580 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Raze Permit Review and Utility Release Letter - With Abandonments | $700 | $1,200 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Water Meter Size Reduction | $700 | $1,200 | 14 | 7 |
| Small Temporary Water Connections | $3,300 | $5,800 | 21 | 11 |
| Small Project Review and Sign Off - only in DCRA ProjectDox or for DCRA Walk-In Applicants | $100 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
*Review Times are estimated; Actual Time may vary.
(b) Large Project Plan Review Fees (large means having a domestic water service and fire service greater than two inches (2') in diameter) shall be as provided in the table below as follows:
| Fee Name | Large Project Plan Review Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Fee | Expedited Review Fee | Standard Review Time* (Business Days) | Expedited Review Time* (Business Days) | |
| Large Project Base Plan - 1st Submission Administrative Fee | $140 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Large Project Rejected Plan Resubmission Administrative Fee | $75 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Large Plan Review Fee: |
| 1 metered connection | $10,000 | $17,400 | 30 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 metered connections | $20,000 | $34,800 | 30 | 15 |
| 3 metered connections | $30,000 | $52,200 | 30 | 15 |
| 4 or more metered connections | $40,000+ Determined on a per project basis | $69,600+ Determined on a per project basis | 45 | 23 |
| Large Project Foundation to Grade | $1,000 | $1,750 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Project Approved Plan Revision (APR) | $1,000 | $1,750 | 14 | 7 |
| Large Project Sheeting and Shoring | $6,500 | $11,300 | 30 | 15 |
| Large Project Abandonment Waiver Request | $500 | $880 | 14 | 7 |
| Large Project Water and Sewer Availability Letter (Large) | $500 | $880 | 30 | 15 |
| Large Project Temporary Water Connections | $3,300 | $5,800 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Fire Service Only Greater than 2' - with no interior renovations | $4,500 | $7,800 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Sanitary or Combined Connection Only 8' or larger | $4,500 | $7,800 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Storm Connection Only 15' or larger | $4,500 | $7,800 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Project (no new water/sewer work) and Sign Off Only in DCRA ProjectDox | $400 | $700 | 10 | 5 |
| Large Water Meter Size Reduction Plan (with no other work) | $3,300 | $5,800 | 21 | 11 |
| Large Project Raze Utility Release Letter - No Abandonments | $330 | $580 | 14 | 7 |
| Large Project Raze Utility Release Letter - With Abandonments | $700 | $1,200 | 14 | 7 |
*Review Times are estimated; Actual Time may vary.
(c) Miscellaneous Fees shall be as provided in the table below as follows:
| Fee Name | Miscellaneous Fees | Standard Review Time* (Business Days) | Expedited Review Time* (Business Days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Fee | Expedited Review Fee | |||
| Small Residential or Townhouse Plan Excessive Submission Review (5th review or more): | $360 | $630 | 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 Hybrid Plan Excessive Submission Review (5th review or more): | $600 | $1,050 | 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 Submission Review (5th review or more) | $2,400 | $4,200 | ||
| Request for Information (RFI) | $30 | $60 | 20 | 10 |
| Request for As-Built Drawings | $90 | $150 | 20 | 10 |
| Water Meter Sizing Computation – DC Water Staff Assistance for preparing water meter sizing computations | $90 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delayed Abandonment or Waiver from Standards Letter | $500 | $880 | 14 | 7 |
| Processing of Standard Easement and Covenant (Initial Document) | $1,000 | $1,750 | 14 | 7 |
| Processing of Non-Standard Easement and Covenant (Initial Document) | $5,000 | $8,750 | 21 | 11 |
*Review Times are estimated; Actual Time may vary.
(d) DC Water “Velocity” Sign-Off Program(One Day Final Plan Review and Approval) - a DCRA 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 DC Water “Velocity” Sign-Off Program fee of $20,000 in an 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 Fees shall be as provided in the table below as follows:
| Fee Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small Residential or Townhouse | $250 (each bldg.) |
| Small Non-Residential | $500 (each bldg.) |
| Small Hybrid | $750 (each bldg.) |
| Large Project | $750 (Each Connection – water or sewer) |
| Installation of New Water or Sewer Main (20 to 100 feet) | $2,500 |
| Each additional foot of water line | $10/foot |
| Each additional foot of sewer main/line | $5/foot |
| Installation of Water Line - larger than 24' in diameter | Determined on a per project basis |
| Installation of Sewer - 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 | $30 |
| Waste Hauling Disposal Fees | |
| High strength grease trap waste | $0.07 per gallon |
| High strength septage waste | $0.07 per gallon |
| Domestic strength waste | $0.003 per gallon |
| Low strength waste | $0.003 per gallon |
Industrial User Permit Fees
| Permit Initial Fee | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Permit Renewal Fee | $700 |
Industrial User Annual Compliance Fees
| Significant or Non-Significant Categorical Industrial User | |
|---|---|
| 1 Outfall | $3,100 |
| 2 or more Outfalls | $4,300 |
Significant Non-Categorical Industrial User
| 1 Outfall | $3,100 |
|---|---|
| 2 or more Outfalls | $4,300 |
Non-Significant Non-Categorical User
| 1 Outfall | $700 |
|---|---|
| 2 or more Outfalls | $900 |
High Strength Waste Fees
| Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) | $0.135 per pound |
|---|---|
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | $0.263 per pound |
| Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) or Total Nitrogen (TN) | $1.471 per pound |
| Total Phosphorus (TP) | $4.524 per pound |
| Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Facility Monthly Fee | $13.70 per month |
|---|---|
112.7 Private Lead Service Line Replacement Fee
112.8 The District of Columbia Right-of-Way Occupancy Fee Pass Through Charge and the Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Fee shall be as follows:
| Customer | Effective October 1, 2018 | Effective October 1, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.18 | $0.24 | $0.19 | $0.25 |
| Multi-Family | $0.18 | $0.24 | $0.19 | $0.25 |
| Non-Residential | $0.18 | $0.24 | $0.19 | $0.25 |
(b) Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Fee to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) of the District of Columbia, assessed to cover the amount which D.C. Water and Sewer Authority pays each fiscal year to the District of Columbia, consistent with D.C. Water and Sewer Authority'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, 2018 | Effective October 1, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.50 | $0.67 | $0.51 | $0.68 |
| Multi-Family | $0.50 | $0.67 | $0.51 | $0.68 |
| Non-Residential | $0.50 | $0.67 | $0.51 | $0.68 |
112.9 Customer Metering Fee – Monthly fees for installing, operating, and maintaining meters shall be as follows:
| Meter Size (inches) | Monthly Fee per Meter |
|---|---|
| 5/8' | $3.86 |
| 3/4' | $4.06 |
| 1 | $4.56 |
| 1x1.25 | $4.83 |
| 1.5 | $6.88 |
| 1x1.5 | $6.88 |
| 2 | $7.54 |
| 2x1/2 | $8.00 |
| 2x5/8 | $8.00 |
|---|---|
| 3 | $76.98 |
| 3x5/8 | $77.94 |
| 3x1 | $77.94 |
| 3x3/4 | $77.94 |
| 4 | $137.37 |
| 4x3/4 | $138.15 |
| 4x1 | $138.15 |
| 4x1.5 | $138.15 |
| 4x2 | $138.15 |
| 4x2'5/8 | $181.04 |
| 6 | $268.14 |
| 6 x 1 | $272.70 |
| 6 x 1 x 1/2 | $323.09 |
| 6x1.5 | $323.09 |
| 6x3 | $323.09 |
| 6x3x1/2 | $323.09 |
| 6x3'3/4 | $323.09 |
| 8 | $323.29 |
| 8x2 | $323.29 |
| 8x4x1 | $358.26 |
| 8x4'3/4 | $358.26 |
| 10 | $317.91 |
| 10x2 | $403.62 |
| 10x6 | $403.62 |
| 10x6x1 | $403.62 |
| 12 | $329.66 |
| 12x6 | $329.66 |
| 16 | $349.45 |
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 Water and Sanitation
receive a SAF Credit for the DC Water account(s) that 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.
(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 | $6.70 |
| Cross-Connection Turn-off - 5/8' to 2' | $215 |
| Cross-Connection Turn-off - 3' to 5' | $425 |
| Cross-Connection Turn-off - 6' and larger | $955 |
(b) Except as provided below, Residential, Multi-Family and Non-Residential Customers shall be charged the Cross-Connection/Back Flow Prevention Monthly Fee for each Backflow Prevention Assembly (BPA) on the premises subject to the District of Columbia Cross-Connection Control regulation provided in 21 DCMR Chapter 54 and the District of Columbia Construction Codes Supplement.
(c) Residential customers shall not be charged the Cross-Connection/Back Flow Prevention Monthly Fee for a BPA on fire service connections but shall be subject to the fee for other plumbing connections, including but not limited to, lawn irrigation systems, swimming pools, chillers/cooling towers, and other similar systems that have contaminants or pollutants that may contaminate the District's potable water system.
(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.
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.
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).