DC Water is reminding community members that it will host a Town Hall on Thursday, May 28, from 7–9 p.m. at DC Water Headquarters to discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget updates and rate adjustments, providing residents an opportunity to understand potential impacts and engage directly with leadership.

DC Water’s proposed $1.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget, focused on “Smart Spending for a Resilient Tomorrow,” includes investments in safe, reliable drinking water, improvements to aging water and sewer infrastructure, reducing pollution in local waterways, and continued lead service line replacement efforts across the District.

Under the proposed FY27 budget and two-year retail rate proposal, some fees would remain the same, while changes to water, sewer, and Clean Rivers-related charges would help cover operating costs, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure investments. This 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.

For greater transparency, DC Water will begin listing certain District-related charges separately from DC Water rates, including pass-through charges and public inconvenience fees tied to permits for infrastructure work such as Lead Free DC.

Community members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share feedback on proposed budget priorities and future investments that support water service and infrastructure improvements across the District.

INFORMATION

What: DC Water FY2027 Operating and Capital Budget and Rate Adjustments Hybrid Town Hall

When: Thursday, May 28, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Where: DC Water headquarters, 1385 Canal Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Watch: Channel 16 or live streamed on Vimeo (link will be provided upon registration)

Register: Eventbrite link

Learn more: Ratepayer Adjustment Townhall page or dcwater.com/rates