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Review Fees

Effective January 1, 2025

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- water main and water service lines $610 $0.51
Wastewater- sanitary sewer main and sanitary laterals $610 $0.65
Reclaimed Water- reclaimed main and reclaimed service lines $610 $0.51

For non-linear (projects with vertical components such as pump stations, PRV vaults, community systems, etc.), applicants shall pay the percentages below, with a minimum review fee of $10,000 paid at the time of each plan submission. A final accounting of the review fees shall be made at construction permit. The review fee is based on the approval financial guarantee amount.

Non-linear Review Fees  
Up - $5M 2.5%
Over $5M - $10M 2.0%
Over $10M - $15M  1.5%
Over $15M 1.0%

Inspections, CCTV and Record Drawing Fees

Effective January 1, 2025

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  
  Base + Per linear foot
Water- water main and water service lines $350 $3.63
Wastewater- sanitary sewer main and sanitary laterals $350 $3.99
Reclaimed Water- reclaimed main and reclaimed service lines $350 $3.63

For non-linear projects, applicants shall pay a percentage of the approved financial guarantee amount for inspection services.

Non-linear Inspection Fees  
Up - $5M 2.5%
Over $5M - $10M 2.0%
Over $10M - $15M  1.5%
Over $15M 1.0%

 

CCTV Fees   
  Base + Per linear foot
Wastewater- sanitary sewer main and sanitary laterals $700 $1.65

 

Record Drawing Fees  
  Base + Per linear foot
Water- water main and water service lines $610 $2.19
Wastewater- sanitary sewer main and sanitary laterals $610 $1.88
Reclaimed Water- reclaimed main and reclaimed service lines $610 $2.19

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Meter Charges

Effective January 1, 2025

Where Loudoun Water is to issue a Construction Permit so as to allow a meter to be installed, a Meter Charge shall be paid by the applicant. The Meter Charge is to defray the cost of the required initial meter application inspection. Subsequent meter application inspections shall be made at the expense of the applicant at $55 per visit (Failed Meter Install fee). The applicant will be required to pay the cost of the new meter(s), which Loudoun Water will provide.

Meter Charge  
Meter Charge (Residential) $260
Meter Charge (Commercial) $410

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.

Meter Type and Size* Cost
3/4" (Residential) $394.00
1" $465.00
1" Fire (Residential) $484.00
1-1/2" (Commercial) $2,227.00
2" Magnetic $7,568.00
2" Ultrasonic $2,190.00
3" Magnetic $7,722.00
3" Ultrasonic $2,764.00
4" Magnetic $7,801.00
4" Ultrasonic $3,736.00
6" Magnetic $8,327.00
6" Ultrasonic $6,312.00
8" Ultrasonic $6,894.00
* Dependent on building/plumbing calculations from the architect/MEP (GPM range, flow, and pressure losses)  

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Availability Charges

Effective January 1, 2025

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:

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

$8,219

275

$10,439

1" UL Rated Meter (for Residential dwellings with a Fire Line)

1

550

$8,219

275

$10,439

Multi-Family (Pool and Irrigation uses Not Included)

0.65

Per Unit

358

$5,342.35/Unit

179

$6,785.35/Unit

3/4" (Commercial)

1.5

825

$12,329

413

$15,659

1"

3

1,650

$24,657

825

$31,317

1.5"

6.5

3,575

$53,424

1,788

$67,854

2"

12

6,600

$98,628

3,300

$125,268

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

Use

(Irrigation Not Included)

 Max Day Water

($14.94/GPD)

Average Day Sewer

($37.96/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.
Water Basic Charge

Basic, or Fixed Charge Billed Quarterly
Residential - all meters $42.96
Commercial  

5/8"

$42.96

3/4"

$64.45

1"

$128.88

1.5"

$279.25

2"

$515.53

3"

$1,138.46

4"

$2,083.58

6"

$2,921.31

 

Water Usage Rates

Rates per 1,000 gallons 
Residential  
Tier 1 (0-25,000 gallons) $3.15
Tier 2 (25,001 - 50,000 gallons) $8.73
Tier 3 (Over 50,000 gallons)  $11.70
Multifamily & Commercial  
Tier 1 $4.13
Tier 2

$7.09
All Other Uses (Non-potable/Irrigation) * $8.73

*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. 

Reclaimed Water Usage Rates

 Rates per 1,000 gallons

 

$1.93

 

Wastewater Basic Charge

Basic, or Fixed Charge Billed Quarterly 
Residential - all meters $42.92
Commercial  

5/8"

$42.92

3/4"

$64.38

1"

$128.75

1.5"

$278.97

2"

$515.01

3"

$1,137.32

4"

$2,081.51

6"

$2,918.40

 

Wastewater Usage Rates Rates per 1,000 gallons
  $6.16

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Hydrant Meter Program Fees and Penalties

Effective January 1, 2025

Hydrant Meter Fees and Penalties  
3/4-inch Hydrant Meter Deposit $400
3-inch Hydrant Meter Deposit $2,030
Past Due Calibration $275
Failure to Return Hydrant Wrench $70
Move In/Hydrant Permit Fee $30
Minimum Hydrant Use Charge $15
Hydrant Meter Truck Inspection $15
Hydrant Meter Missed Reading Fee $125
Onsite Truck Inspection Fee (Hydrant Meter Program) $55

 

Administrative Fees and Charges  
Meter Keys $150
Meter Test $60
Leak Check $55
Failed Meter Install $55
Failed Builder Transfer $55
Collection Charge $55
After Hours Reconnect $55
Pressure Check $55

 

Other Fees and Charges  
Hydrant Flow Test Fee $500
Grinder Pump Fee $9,500

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