District of Columbia · 2025-2026 Regular Session
As introduced, Bill 26-92 would require that all lead service lines in the District on both public and private property be replaced with non-lead lines by December 31, 2030 and prohibit the practice of partial lead service line replacements. Under this bill, the installation of new lead, brass, or galvanized steel service lines would be prohibited. It would also require that owners of private property serviced by a lead service line enroll in the Lead Service Line Replacement Program or replace the lead service line themselves. It prescribe how DC Water is to treat and test properties with service lines of unknown composition and also provide lead service line replacements at District properties at no cost to the property owner. It would establish a high-priority lead service line replacement program to prioritize replacement of lead service lines at child development facilities, multi-unit residential properties, properties that previously underwent a partial lead service line replacement, and homes with emergency service line repairs. DC Water is required to maintain a service line inventory and provide water filtration devices and replacement cartridges to all properties…
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0092 Published in the DC Register (2025-02-07)