The DC Water and Sewer Authority Billing and Disconnection Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends several existing laws to enhance the oversight and management of water service disconnections in the District of Columbia. Notably, it includes the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority as a covered entity under the Language Access Act of 2004, ensuring that it provides language access services to the public. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Water and Sewer Authority submit monthly reports to the Council, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Tenant Advocate regarding disconnections, including data on properties that received notices, experienced disconnections, and entered payment plans.

The bill also clarifies the imposition of charges and penalties for late payments, allowing for a maximum charge of 10% for bills unpaid after 30 days and a compounded penalty of 1% per month for bills unpaid after 60 days. Furthermore, it modifies the notice requirements for disconnections, requiring that notices be posted in multiple languages and providing specific information to occupants about delinquent payments. The amendments aim to improve transparency and communication regarding water service management and ensure that residents are adequately informed before disconnections occur.