Right of Entry Authorization Form

Lead Free DC is working to replace all lead service lines throughout the District. To sign up for a free lead service line replacement when DC Water is replacing lead service lines on your block, you must sign a Right of Entry Authorization Form (ROE Form). This form gives permission for DC Water and its contractors to replace the lead service line on your private property. This ROE form must be signed and submitted by the property owner or authorized person. The Authorized Person (resident or other party) must submit a notarized letter from the property owner or other legal documentation authorizing them to represent the owner.

Follow this guide to fill out your ROE form using DocuSign.

Sign your ROE form online using DocuSign.

Review this guide to understand what the contractor will do in 4 steps.

If you need assistance or have questions about filling out the authorization form, please email lead@dcwater.com or call (202) 787-4044.

Need help in another language? 

Translated ROE forms are available in Amharic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese below.

  1. Select your preferred language and download the form.
    1. Amharic
    2. Chinese (Simplified)
    3. Chinese (Traditional)
    4. French
    5. Korean
    6. Spanish
    7. Vietnamese
  2. After filling it out and signing, you can submit it by:
    1. Emailing it to lead@dcwater.com
    2. Mailing it to 5000 Overlook Avenue, SW, COF Bldg., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20032.
       

If you need help accessing, completing, or submitting the form, please don’t hesitate to contact us at lead@dcwater.com or 202-787-4044. We're here to help.

I've signed my ROE form. What's Next?

After you've signed and submitted your ROE form to DC Water, a contractor will contact you to schedule your lead service line replacement once construction is getting ready to start on your block. 

  • See when construction is scheduled for your block by searching your address on our Construction Dashboard.
  • Learn what to expect for your service line replacement by watching this video!
  • Learn about filtering your water to remove lead here.

Have questions? Contact us at lead@dcwater.com or 202-787-4044.

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