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Fairfax Water provides water to nearly 2 million people
Fairfax Water is Virginia’s largest water utility, serving one out of every five Virginians
who obtain their water from public utilities. Nearly 2 million people in the Northern Virginia communities of Fairfax,
Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William and Alexandria depend on Fairfax Water for superior drinking water.
That's nearly 2 million friends, neighbors and family members. We don't need any other reason to demand the highest
in water quality standards..... (More)
Recently we received reports from customers that individuals were impersonating Fairfax Water
staff and asking to enter their homes. Please read
this important information to help you identify Fairfax Water staff.
Public Hearings
At 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 11, 2014, the Fairfax Water Board of Directors will hold public hearings on the proposed revisions
to its Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges and the proposed 2015 Annual Budget. The public hearings will be held at Fairfax Water’s
main office at 8570 Executive Park Avenue in Fairfax. To speak at the hearings or obtain a hard copy of the proposed Schedule
of Rates, Fees, and Charges, call 703-698-5600, TTY 711. More information is available
here.
Fairfax Water's Fall 2014 Straight from the Tap is now available
The fall issue of
Straight from the Tap includes information about Fairfax Water’s
rates, fees, and charge; the tenant lien law; Fairfax Water’s summer events, and hard versus soft water. The fall issue will be distributed with quarterly bills from
September through November.
You can find links to our previous newsletters by visiting our
"News To Know" page.
Future Water Supply Planning
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to recognize the conversion of a reconfigured
Vulcan Quarry to a water supply storage facility in order to meet the long-term needs of Fairfax County and the region. Click on a link below for details.
2014 Report on Your Water Quality
The
2014 Report on Your Water Quality is here. This report provides important information about your water
quality.
Water Wise Landscaping and Watering Guide
This guide includes tips on planning and designing your landscaping, watering, lawn care, and improving your soil. You can print a copy of the guide
here or call 703-289-6017, TTY 711, to request a copy by mail.
Fairfax Water 2013 Grant Awards
Fairfax Water offers congratulations to the 2013 Grant
awardees.
Quick Links- click below for
direct access to our most popular features.
Attention Customers: Clarification About Water Service Line
Insurance
You may have received a letter from companies such as American Water Resources (AWR) or
Home Emergency Service Company about your water and sewer line maintenance responsibility
along with an offer for Water and Sewer Line Insurance. To clarify, these companies are
not associated with Fairfax Water. They are private companies offering insurance associated
with the water and sewer lines on your property. Fairfax Water does not offer this insurance
and does not have a position on the need for this coverage. For more
information about your water line responsibilities, visit
www.fairfaxwater.org/customer/youplum.htm
or call us at 703-689-5800, TTY 711.
Facts About Lead Levels and Fairfax Water's
System
Fairfax Water’s distribution system does not contain
lead pipe. Fairfax Water has made an extensive effort to identify
and replace any lead service connections in the older areas of its
system.
Click
here to learn more...
Emerging Water Quality Issues
Fairfax Water has developed a testing plan for
Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) and Pharmaceuticals and
Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in source and treated waters.
Read more
about the testing program, the findings and Fairfax Water’s
treatment process.
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