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Review Fees

Effective January 1, 2024

Loudoun Water review fees are calculated as a base fee plus length of pipe (main plus service lines). All submissions prior to construction permit issuance will be based on a base fee plus total length of pipe. Once the plan has been issued a construction permit, a Revision After Permit (RAP) is submitted and the fees are based on the revised lengths of pipe.

Plan Review Fees

Base 

+

Per Linear Foot

Water and Reclaimed Water Main and Services

$560

+

$0.44

Sewer Main and Laterals

$560

+

$0.56

For non-linear projects such as pump stations, PRV vaults, community systems, etc., the review fee is paid at the first submission and then reassessed at plan approval. This fee is 2.5% of the construction bond estimate.

Inspections, CCTV and Record Drawing Fees

Effective January 1, 2024

Where a construction permit is needed to extend or modify Loudoun Water's facilities, the applicant must pay Inspection, CCTV, and Record Drawing Fees to defray the cost of services provided by Loudoun Water. Rates are as follows:

Inspection Fees (Minimum is Based on 100 Linear Feet)

Per Linear Foot

Minimum

Water and Reclaimed Water Main and Services

$3.57

$360

Wastewater - Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals

$3.92

$390

For non-linear projects, applicants shall pay two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the approved bond amount for inspection services (water, wastewater, or reclaimed water).

Closed Circuit Television Inspection Fee

Base

+

Per Linear Foot

Sewer Main Only

$660

+

$1.51

 

Record Drawing Fee

Base

+

Per Linear Foot

Water and Reclaimed Water Main Only

$560

+

$1.38

Sewer Main Only

$560

+

$1.65

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Connection Charges

Connection Fees

Effective January 1, 2024 

Where Loudoun Water is to issue a construction permit so as to allow a new service connection and/or meter to be installed, a Connection Charge shall be paid by the applicant. The Connection Charge is to defray the cost of the required initial inspection visit. Additional meter installation site visits shall be made at the expense of the applicant at $45 per visit. The applicant will be required to pay the cost of the new meter(s), which Loudoun Water will provide.

Type

Sewer

(Per Lateral)

Water

(Per Service Line)

Residential

$87

$87

Commercial / Industrial

$132

$132

Meter Sizes and Costs

Meter Size

Meter Cost

3/4" Residential

$315

1" Residential with Fire Line (UL Rated)

$400

3/4" Commercial

$315

1"

$375

1.5"

$1,800

2"

$1,900

3"

$2,400

2" McCrometer

$6,150

3" McCrometer

$6,250

The customer pays for the cost of the meter prior to installation. The meter size is determined by the Loudoun Water project engineer and the consulting engineer based on the maximum instantaneous demand needed at the premise.

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Availability Charges

Effective January 1, 2024

Loudoun Water assesses availability charges on all service connections.

Availability charges purchase capacity in Loudoun Water’s central service area system, where service is to be initiated for the first time or to be expanded.  Availability charges pay capital costs of delivering water and sanitary sewer service to customers including distribution mains, treatment facilities, and other system improvement provided by Loudoun Water.  The amount of the charge is based on the demand the customer places on the system, such that each customer pays for a proportionate share of the capital infrastructure provided by Loudoun Water.

Availability charges are based on Maximum Daily Water (MDW) use and the Average Daily Sewer (ADS) use. Both are measured in gallons per day (gpd).

Loudoun Water uses a baseline called Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC).  The baseline ERC reflects a single-family residence usage assigned.  

Loudoun Water assesses the availability charges based on:

Flat Rate:  Based on meter size, use, and flow required. 

OR

Estimated Flow: High demand uses and/or meters larger than 2- inch.  Estimated flow may be used for 2-inch meters if the estimate is greater than the flat rate usage.  Please note: water cooled data centers, water cooled schools, irrigation, and other determined high demand uses are always based on estimated flow.   

Below are guidelines for flat rate and estimated flow and additional information can be found at:

Engineering Design Manual (Chapter 2)

Table 1: Flat Rate Meter Size and Type of Use Guidelines for Commercial Applications

Meter Size

Type of Use

(Irrigation use is not included)

1.5 Inch
  • Carwash Ancillary to Gas Station
  • Medical Office up to 50,000 Square Feet
  • Office up to 100,000 Square Feet
  • Restaurant Fast Food and Dine in Under 10,000 Square Feet
  • Retail - Strip, Warehouse

2 Inch
  • Cinema up to 3,500 Seats 
  • Fitness Center with Indoor Pool
  • Medical Office 50,000 to 100,000 Square Feet
  • Office Over 100,000 Square Feet
  • Restaurant Dine in up to 20,000 Square Feet
  • Retail - Big Box
  • Schools Without Concession Stands (Elementary and Middle)
  • Swimming Pool (5,500 SF Surface Area)

Information provided is guidance only. Meter size may vary based on the Loudoun Water review process.

Table 2: Flat Rate Availability Charges Based on Meter Size

Meter

ERC

MDW (GPD)

Water Availability

ADS (GPD)

Sewer Availability

3/4" (Residential)

1

550

$7,846

275

$9,519

1" UL Rated Meter for Residential with a Fire Line

1

550

$7,846

275

$9,519

Multi-Family (Pool and Irrigation Not Included)

0.65

Per Unit

358

$5,099.90/Unit

179

$6,187.35/Unit

3/4" (Commercial)

1.5

825

$11,769

413

$14,279

1"

3

1,650

$23,538

825

$28,557

1.5"

6.5

3,575

$50,999

1,788

$61,874

2'

12

6,600

$94,152

3,300

$114,228

Table 3: Estimated Flow Guidelines (Larger Than 2-Inch Meter and/or Based on Demands)

Use

(Irrigation Not Included)

 Max Day Water

($14.27/GPD)

Average Day Sewer

($34.61/GPD)

Note

Brewery

15 Gallons/Gallon Beer

7 Gallons/Gallon Beer

  

Carwash

15,000 GPD

5,000 GPD

Stand Alone, Automatic Drive Through, 1 bay, with a Reclamation System. Includes Domestic Use.

Cinema with More Than 3,500 Seats

3 GPD/Seat

1 GPD/Seat

Standard Cinema with Concession Stand and No Restaurant or Meal Service.

Data Center (Water Cooled) - Process Meter

1 GPD/SF

0.125 GPD/SF

Assumes a 25% Blow Down to Sanitary Sewer. Does Not Include Domestic Meter.

Fitness Center with Indoor Swimming Pool Larger Than 30,000SF

350 GPD/1,000 SF

200 GPD/1,000 SF

Includes the Pool Draining to Sanitary Sewer. This Does Not Include Outdoor Pool.

Hotel

130 GPD/Room

85 GPD/Room

This includes Hotels and Motels with Swimming Pool, Meeting Rooms, and Breakfast. This Does Not Include Water Cooling.

Laundromat (Coin Laundry)

900 GPD/Machine

450 GPD Machine

Considers Non - High Efficiency Washers of Varied Capacity (20lb.-70lb) and Includes Domestic Use.

Office- Medical Office Larger Than 100,000 SF

90 GPD/1,000 SF

45 GPD/1,000 SF

  

Schools (High) - Water Cooled

75 GPD/ 1,000 SF

25 GPD/1,000 SF

Concession Stands Not Included.

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Central System Water & Sewer User Rates

Effective January 1, 2024

Water Base Rates Per Quarter

Meter Size

Basic Charge

5/8"

$40.15

3/4"

$60.23

1"

$120.45

1.5"

$260.98

2"

$481.80

3"

$1,063.98

4"

$1,947.28

6"

$2,730.20

 

Usage Rate Multifamily & Commercial Per 1,000 Gallons

  

Tier 1

$3.86

Tier 2

$6.63

All Other Uses (Irrigation)

$8.16

 

Reclaimed Water

  

Uniform Rate Per 1,000 Gallons

$1.80

 

Sewer Base Rates Per Quarter

Meter Size

Basic Charge

5/8"

$40.11

3/4"

$60.17

1"

$120.33

1.5"

$260.72

2"

$481.32

3"

$1,062.92

4"

$1,945.34

6"

$2,727.48

Usage Rate (Per 1,000 Gallons) *

$5.76

*Includes, but not limited to, fire hydrant special use and construction water for which an availability charge has not been paid and irrigation and irrigation submeters.

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Hydrant Meter Program Fees and Penalties

Effective January 1, 2024

Advanced Payment Fee

Meter Size

Charge

3/4 " 

$400

3"

$1,720

 

Program Fees and Charges

  

One Time Permit Charge (Applied to First Bill)

$30

Continuing Service Change

$10

Rate Per 1,000 Gallons of Water

$8.16

 

 

Penalties

Fine

Failure to Report Monthly Reading

$100

Late Annual Calibration Penalty

$250

Damaged/Missing Register Fee

$250

Unauthorized Use Fee

$500

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