D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 21. WATER AND SANITATION |
Chapter 21-4. CONTESTED WATER AND SEWER BILLS |
Section 21-403. INVESTIGATION OF CHALLENGED BILL
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403.1Upon receipt of a challenge to a water, sewer or groundwater sewer bill, WASA shall suspend the obligation of the owner and occupant to pay the contested charges contained in the bill pending investigation.
403.2As necessary to investigate the challenge, WASA may:
(a)Verify the computations made in the formulation of the water and sewer charges;
(b)Verify the meter reading for possible meter overread or doubtful registration;
(c)If feasible, check the premises for leaking fixtures, underground invisible leaks, and house-side connection leaks;
(d)Check the meter for malfunction;
(e)Check the water-cooled air conditioning system, if any, for malfunction; and
(f)Make a reasonable investigation of any facts asserted by the owner or occupant which are material to the determination of a correct bill.