Water and Sewer Rate Increase

Loudoun Water's Board of Directors passed a Resolution to adopt a change to the water and sewer rates and to introduce a new rate structure that encourages conservation. These changes affect our Central Water System customers, or virtually all residents and businesses in Eastern Loudoun who receive service from us. These changes went into effect April 1, 2010.

The new rates were advertised for two weeks in the Loudoun Times-Mirror and The Leesburg Today. A letter explaining the rate change was sent to all affected customers through U.S. mail in January, prior to the public hearing held February 25, 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, our wholesale providers; operating costs for the Broad Run Water Reclamation Facility; and fuel and electricity costs which have tremendous impact on our budget. 

We have taken aggressive steps to manage the impact of increasing expenses. Our 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, we will remain comparable to neighboring water utilities. 

If you live in a single family home or townhome, and you would like to see how the new rates would affect your typical use, try out the rate calculator below. There is no rate calculator for multi-family or commercial customers, however we contacted multi-family and commercial customers by mail separately regarding the new rate structure. 

Water and Sewer Rates as listed on your bill
Resolution to Adopt Certain Rates, Fees and Charges 
Public Hearing Notice 
Rate Increase Q&A
Letter mailed to residential customers, January 2010
Aumento de Precio

Residential Bill Calculator