Loudoun Water to Raise Water and Sewer Rates in 2010

Ashburn – Loudoun Water’s Board of Directors passed a Resolution of Intent to raise water and sewer rates and introduce a new rate structure that encourages conservation. These changes affect its Central Water System customers, or virtually all residents and businesses in Eastern Loudoun who receive service from Loudoun Water.

The new rates are being advertised for two weeks in the Loudoun Times-Mirror and The Leesburg Today, and are posted at Loudoun Water’s website. A letter explaining the rate change will be sent to all affected customers through U.S. mail in January. A Public Hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2010. Any changes would go into effect April 1, 2010.

Loudoun Water is not tax supported and is a revenue neutral entity. Income must equal expenses and those expenses are increasing. Three major factors influencing the increase are: the cost of purchased water from Fairfax Water and the City of Fairfax, Loudoun Water’s wholesale providers; operating costs for the Broad Run Water Reclamation Facility; and fuel and electricity costs which have tremendous impact on Loudoun Water’s budget.

Loudoun Water has taken aggressive steps to manage the impact of increasing expenses. Operational and capital spending has been reduced to minimal levels to support operations while remaining committed to providing safe water and dependable service. Even with the higher rates, Loudoun Water will remain comparable to neighboring water utilities. 

Customers can preview than change to their bill by using the “Bill Calculator” at Loudoun Water’s website that will be available in early January.

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