Fairfax Water provides water to nearly 1.7 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 1.7 million people in the Northern Virginia communities of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Alexandria depend on Fairfax Water for superior drinking water.
 
That's nearly 1.7 million friends, neighbors and family members. We don't need any other reason to demand the highest in water quality standards....  (More)

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Attention Fairfax Water Customers

Fairfax Water is proud to present our 2010 Annual Water Quality Report. This report provides important information about your water quality and Fairfax Water services. The report will be distributed to all customers through the Washington Post or by mail during the week of June 6. If you do not receive a copy, you can see the full report here or call 703-698-5600, TTY 711, to request a copy. We hope you will find the report informative and interesting - perhaps you can enjoy it along with a tasty ice-cold glass of water! Click here for the report.

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.
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Emerging Water Quality Issues

Working with regional and national partners, Fairfax Water has developed a testing plan for Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) and Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in source and treated waters and has begun a year-long testing program. Read more about the testing program, the findings and Fairfax Water’s treatment process.

Litigation with the City of Falls Church

• Press Release: Settlement Reached in Litigation between Fairfax Water And the City of Falls Church

• Press Release: Fairfax Water Agrees to Modify Final Decree

• Press Release: Falls Church Found in Violation of Virginia Constitution and Its Own Charter

More information concerning this active litigation may be found by clicking here.

NEW! Interactive Story Book- The Water Cycle

Check out our new interactive story book, The Water Cycle. This is the latest addition to our online book series designed to educate and entertain audiences of all ages.

Be sure to check our Educational Resources page for other books in the series as well as other resources.  Click here to learn more...

Reporting a Water Main Break

To report a water main break or other water related emergency, please call 703-698-5613 or email watermainbreak@fairfaxwater.org .

Valve Operation Program

Fairfax Water will begin a valve operation program beginning April 5, 2010. The purpose of the program is to exercise main line valves throughout the distribution system to assure reliable operation and maintain water quality. Click here for more information.

Water Supply Stakeholder Outreach Program

Grants are available to qualified organizations that undertake water supply education or watershed protection projects. Grants may be in the form of funds, technical support, or equipment. The project must address issues within areas served by Fairfax Water or watershed lying in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, or Fauquier Counties. Click here for more information.