Rates

Current Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges

The current schedule of rates, fees and charges may be viewed by clicking the link below.

Fairfax Water rates remain the lowest in the region. Click here to view a comparison chart of local water rates.

Schedule Of Rates, Fees & Charges		Last Updated
	Rates - Effective April 1, 2011	12/9/2010
	Rates - Effective April 1, 2012	1/20/2012
	Comparison Chart of Local Water Rates	8/22/2011

Important Rate Information

As a non-profit public utility, Fairfax Water is mandated to charge only for the actual cost of providing water service to our customers. Each year, the Board of Directors evaluates the actual cost of providing water service, including any anticipated cost increases in goods and services and the cost to maintain and expand our water system as needed to meet current and future demands. In recent years, Fairfax Water has experienced increases in the cost for fuel, power, chemicals, and construction materials that have far outpaced normal inflation.

Another challenge we face is planning for the future. At Fairfax Water, we have plans in place to meet water demands through 2040 and we’re working on plans to ensure our distribution system remains strong through this century. This long-range planning allows us to make changes in our rates, fees, and charges in small increments to keep our system strong, which ensures we can expand as needed to meet water demands.

An example of this planning is the recent expansion of the James J. Corbalis Jr. Water Treatment Plant, which increased our water-treatment capabilities to meet customer demands through 2025. Improvements to our system over the past several years cost $500 million, with another $600 million anticipated over the next 10 years. Other examples of ongoing improvements include those at the Occoquan Dam, the Fox Mill water main, and the Penderwood water storage tank. To see photos of these projects, visit www.fairfaxwater.org  and scroll down to “Check Out Our Recent Construction Photos!”