The Occoquan Reservior Shoreline Easement Policy

Fairfax Water owns and maintains the Occoquan Reservoir on the southern border of Fairfax County Virginia. The Occoquan Reservoir is a major drinking water source for Northern Virginia. The Reservoir consists of property and shoreline in both Fairfax and Prince William Counties. Fairfax Water has easements along the entire reservoir which provide a riparian buffer zone to protect the water and allow for future fluctuation of the water surface.

In order to assure a clean, safe supply of water in the Reservoir, Fairfax Water maintains the "Occoquan Reservoir Shoreline Easement Policy". The Policy regulates activity within the shoreline easement such as, but not limited to, vegetative cover, structures, storage facilities and piers/floats. All construction work within the easement requires prior permission of Fairfax Water. Please refer to the Policy before beginning any work within the easement area.

Please contact Fairfax Water at 703-289-6060 or email us at shorelinepolicy@fairfaxwater.org with any questions about the policy.

Reference Materials
Occoquan Shoreline Easement Policy
Locating a Pier or Float Within the Easement
Fairfax Water Application for Construction or Clearing within the Easement