ANC 5A Chair Valeria Sosa Garnica (5A07) passed along information about DC Water’s upcoming public hearing on proposed rate increases.

From DC Water

INFORMATION

What: DC Water Board of Directors Public Hearing to Establish Retail Rates, Fees & Charges for FY 2027 & FY 2028

When: Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 p.m.

Join: Microsoft Teams (link here)

Watch:  DC Water Board of Directors Live Stream

Learn more at dcwater.com/rates

This rate proposal includes:

• Proposed overall bill increase of 6.6% in FY27 and a 5.3% increase in FY28
• For residential customers this would increase the average monthly bill by about $10 in FY27 and $8 more in FY28.

Individuals or representatives who wish to present testimony remotely should provide their name, address, telephone number, and organization (if applicable) by calling (202) 787-2330 or emailing board.secretary@dcwater.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Share your feedback during the hearing or submit written comments by 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026, via email at board.secretary@dcwater.com or by mail to:

DC Water Board Secretary

1358 Canal Street SE

Washington, DC 20003