The DC Water and Sewer Authority Billing and Disconnection Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the oversight and regulation of the DC Water and Sewer Authority. The bill amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to include the DC Water and Sewer Authority as a covered entity, ensuring it provides necessary language access services. Additionally, it requires the Authority to submit monthly reports to the Council, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Tenant Advocate regarding water service disconnections. The bill also clarifies the imposition of charges and penalties for late payments, allowing for a maximum charge of 10% for unpaid bills over 30 days and a compounded penalty of 1% per month for bills unpaid over 60 days.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the notice requirements for water service disconnections, mandating that at least 30 working days' notice be provided to occupants in multiple languages. It also updates the terminology from "tenants" to "occupants" in the relevant regulations and specifies the information that must be included in the disconnection notices. These changes aim to improve communication and transparency regarding water service disconnections and ensure that affected individuals are adequately informed of their rights and obligations.