ANC 3/4 SMD 05 Community Updates 12.30.2025
Hi Neighbors,
I hope you’re doing well as we head into the final days of 2025. Wishing you all the best in 2026 and beyond!
DC Water
For residents of La Reine and Legation House, please note that DC Water has scheduled a water shutoff on January 8, 2026, lasting approximately 9 hours (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). The water shut off is to complete sewer rehabilitation work.
Update on Clean Rivers Impervious Area Measurement and Implementation Pause
DC Water has decided to pause the implementation of the Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC). See the note below sent on behalf of David L. Gadis, CEO and General Manager to Community Stakeholders/ANC Commissioners.
I am writing to provide an update regarding recent customer notifications related to updated Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) measurements and to outline DC Water’s next steps.
The Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge was established in 2009 as part of the funding framework for DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project, a federally mandated, long-term infrastructure initiative to significantly reduce combined sewer overflows into the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and Rock Creek, and to improve water quality across the District. The program relies on deep storage tunnels, diversion facilities, and green infrastructure to capture and treat wastewater during rain events.
Impervious area measurements, which form the basis for CRIAC, were last comprehensively updated in 2016. The most recent systemwide review was completed using updated aerial imagery in March 2025. The goal of this review was to ensure the most accurate and equitable billing for customers based on current property conditions. As expected, the updated measurements resulted in both increases and decreases across properties.
While the measurement process itself followed long-standing program requirements, we recognize that the recent customer notifications did not provide sufficient detail, context, or advance notice, particularly given that some customers experienced significant increases. We understand that for many residents, the primary concern is the impact on their bills, and we acknowledge that we should have engaged earlier and more comprehensively with both customers and elected officials before issuing the notices.
In response to this feedback, DC Water has paused implementation of the updated CRIAC measurements while we strengthen our communications and outreach approach. Over the coming months, we will undertake an expanded engagement effort that includes:
Direct outreach to customers most significantly impacted by the updated measurements
Briefings and coordination with Council offices and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions in affected wards
Public webinars and community information sessions to explain the Clean Rivers Project, CRIAC methodology, and impervious area measurements
Enhanced website content and customer tools, including clearer explanations, FAQs, and visual resources
Expanded education on how impervious surfaces affect stormwater runoff, as well as stormwater management options that may help customers manage future costs
Our goal is to ensure that customers and stakeholders have the information, time, and opportunity needed to understand what changed, why it changed, and what options may exist before any future implementation occurs.
We appreciate the feedback you and your constituents have shared and value your partnership as we work to improve our outreach and engagement. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like additional information or a briefing.
DOEE Grant Opportunity
DOEE is offering grant funding to help private fleets replace older diesel medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with electric alternatives. Applications are due February 9, 2026, with an information session on January 7, 2026. You can learn more here: Private Fleet Diesel Electrification and Low-NOx | doee
Community Meeting: Lafayette-Pointer Park
DPR, DGS, and DCPS invite the community to a meeting on future stormwater management at Lafayette-Pointer Park.
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Lafayette-Pointer Recreation Center, 5900 33rd Street NW
For more information and to RSVP, please visit https://lafayette.splashthat.com/
For additional information about the project, please visit: https://dgs.dc.gov/page/lafayette-pointer-park-erosion-control.
To sign up for updates about this project please visit: http://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder.
Department of Public Works (DPW)
Section A: Leaf Collection Begins Monday, January 5, 2026
The second pass for Leaf Collection in Section A (our neighborhood) will begin on Monday, January 5, 2026. Please have your leaves raked to the tree box or curbside by Sunday, January 4, 2026. Find raking tips and more information at dpw.dc.gov/leaf.
Holiday Trees & Greenery Collection: DPW will collect holiday trees and greenery from January 2 through February 28 from DPW-serviced homes for composting and mulch production—please place items at the curb, not in food waste bins. If Holiday trees and greenery are not picked up 7 days after being placed, curbside, residents can call 311 and make a “Christmas Tree Removal - Seasonal” service request. After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.
Residents may also use designated drop-off locations, at three locations, Monday through Friday:
Bryant Street Sweep Shop (201 Bryant Street NW), 8 AM – 3 PM
Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW), 8 AM – 4 PM
DPW Salt Storage Facility (2700 South Capitol St., SE), 8 AM – 2:30 PM
For more information on Holiday Reduce & Reuse Tips, please visit Zero Waste DC website.
DC Snow Safety Tips: The District Snow Team offers guidance to help residents prepare for and stay safe during winter weather, including clearing snow from sidewalks within eight daylight hours after a storm, using safe shoveling practices, dressing warmly, and having emergency supplies ready. It also highlights help available for older adults and people with disabilities and recommends precautions to avoid cold-related injuries and hazards. The DC Snow team provided Commissioner Sherman with a snow blower to assist residents with snow removal. Please reach out to him at 3G02@anc.dc.gov or me if you need snow removal assistance.
Reminder: DC law requires residential and commercial property owners to remove snow/ice from the sidewalks around their property within the first eight hours of daylight after a storm ends. Otherwise, commercial property owners may be fined $150, and residential property owners may be fined $25. Please remember to remove snow and ice from your property so that people can have safe passage while walking.
Warming Centers: From November through March, the District guarantees access to shelter during hypothermic weather to protect people experiencing homelessness. Outreach teams conduct wellness checks and connect people to shelter; call 202-399-7093 or 311 if someone needs help, or 911 in an emergency.
DC School Lottery is Open
The My School DC lottery for School Year 2026–27 is now open, with deadlines of February 2, 2026 for grades 9–12 and March 2, 2026 for grades Pre-K3–8. Families can apply to up to 12 schools at www.myschooldc.org.
In Case You Missed It: Age-Friendly DC 2025 Task Force Bi-Annual Meeting
The Age-Friendly DC 2025 Bi-Annual Meeting highlighted progress on the 2024–2028 Strategic Plan, shared results from the 2025 Livability Survey, and previewed AARP-funded 2026 Block-by-Block Walks in Wards 5, 7, and 8. Residents can watch the meeting recording here. The virtual 2026 Age-Friendly DC Task Force Bi-Annual Meetings will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 2, 2026 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm. You can email rebecca.dooley@dc.gov if you would like to join the Age-Friendly DC newsletter.
Regards,
Karrenthya Simmons
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
3/4G, SMD 05
3G05@anc.dc.gov
www.ksimmonsanc.com