Fairfax County Water Authority

Fairfax County Water Authority

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Mission

Fairfax Water provides its customers with reliable and abundant water of exceptional quality at a reasonable price.

Vision

Fairfax Water aspires to remain a respected industry leader, upholding its customers’ trust by providing water of exceptional quality and reliability, at a reasonable price, while supporting the high quality of life and economic vitality of the region.

About

Chartered in 1957 by the Virginia State Corporation Commission as a public, non-profit water utility, Fairfax Water is governed by a 10-member Board composed of Fairfax County citizens and appointed by the elected Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. A general manager, supported by a staff of 475 water professionals, manages the day-to-day operations of Fairfax Water.

Fairfax Water has one of the lowest commodity rates in the Washington metropolitan region and is one of only a handful of water utilities in the country to receive an AAA rating from the top three financial rating services.

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