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DC Water Rate Increase 2026: 5.9%, Effective Oct 1, 2026

DC Water provides water, sewer and the District stormwater fee in Washington, D.C. Rate changes are posted on the utility site and in bill inserts.

District of Columbia · DC Water Board of Directors · Official site

Proposed and approved

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Approved Water Residential

Oct 1, 2026

Approved 5.9%. Requested 7.5%. $147.16 to $155.88.

Average residential total bill for water, sewer and the District stormwater fee. Stormwater is stated as $2.67 to $4.03. The proposal was 7.5%.

Source

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Frequently asked questions

What percent did DC Water get approved?

5.9%. Average residential total bill for water, sewer and the District stormwater fee. Stormwater is stated as $2.67 to $4.03. The proposal was 7.5%.

Where does the DC Water figure come from?

Each number is copied from the linked source. PriceLetter does not calculate a percent from a dollar change.