The DC Water and Sewer Authority Billing and Disconnection Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 aims to enhance the oversight and operational procedures of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DCWSA). The bill includes the DCWSA as a covered entity under the Language Access Act of 2004, ensuring that it provides language access services to the public. Additionally, it mandates that the DCWSA submit monthly reports to various governmental offices regarding water service disconnections, including data on properties that received disconnection notices, experienced disconnections, and entered payment plans.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the imposition of charges and penalties for late payments of water service bills, allowing for a maximum charge of 10% for unpaid bills over 30 days and a 1% monthly penalty for bills unpaid over 60 days. It also modifies the notice requirements for disconnections, requiring at least 30 working days' notice to occupants in multiple languages, and updates the terminology used in the regulations to reflect these changes. The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and will expire after 225 days.