The Service Authority Board of Directors has adopted a new schedule of rates and fees that will go into effect on September 1, 2010.

To view the Service Authority’s updated Schedule of Water and Sewer User Rates and Fees that will be effective September 1, 2010, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

To view Frequently Asked Questions about the increase, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Please Note: The new schedule of rates and fees are also posted in the main lobby of the Service Authority’s headquarters in the Prince William County Government Center.

PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Find useful tips for Wise Water Use by visiting the US EPA's WaterSense website at http://www.epa.gov/watersense/.

WaterSense helps consumers identify water-efficient products and programs that meet WaterSense water efficiency and performance criteria. Products carrying the WaterSense label perform well, help save money, and encourage innovation in manufacturing.[WaterSense]

Help Your Neighbors and Yourself.

The Service Authority’s lawn and landscape irrigation schedule can offer immediate benefits and future rewards. By following the proposed watering schedule in the chart below, you can help yourself, your neighbors and the Service Authority to:

• Maintain adequate water pressure in your neighborhood; and,
• Avoid having to buy additional water capacity, decreasing the extent of future rate increases.

Here’s what to do:

*Customers may irrigate on Wednesday as an alternate day.

ALL CUSTOMERS: Please avoid watering lawns and landscaping between the peak demand hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Complying with the recommended irrigation schedule helps to reduce system-wide peak water demand by 50%. In addition, setting your irrigation system to activate at a different time than your neighbor helps to provide sufficient water pressure in your home. You can also install rain sensors and/or soil moisture detectors to avoid unnecessary irrigation and further reduce stress on the water system.

Your cooperation can make a difference for you, your neighbors and all Service Authority customers!

How to Program Your Irrigation Controller

Wise Water Use Landscaping and Watering Guide

It's your water. Get to know it!

Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR’s) are mandated for all drinking water providers by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and are intended to give consumers important information about their drinking water. CCR’s are prepared to give information concerning water quality for the previous year. The Prince William County Service Authority’s most recent CCR’s, for each service area are available by clicking one of the following links:

1. Occoquan, Woodbridge, Dumfries, Triangle and Oak Ridge Service Areas

2. Greater Manassas and Manassas South Service Areas

3. Bull Run and Evergreen Service Area

4. Occoquan Forest Service Area

Attends 2010 Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE – Governor Bob McDonnell joined the leaders of Chesapeake Bay watershed jurisdictions today for the 2010 Chesapeake Executive Council meeting in Baltimore and outlined the significant milestones Virginia has achieved in its efforts to restore the Bay.

Speaking about the Bay and Virginia’s commitment to its restoration, Governor McDonnell noted, “The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and an ecological wonder. As Virginians we have an obligation to preserve and conserve this incredible resource, the largest estuary in the United States. That obligation is shared by all who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.” Click here [to read the full press release]

Coverage of the 2010 Adopt-a-Stream Clean-Up of Veterans Memorial Park in the News & Messenger!

Groups team up for spring clean up

A slight morning chill and a steady drizzle did not deter more than 60 volunteers from making the annual spring clean-up of Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge highly-productive.

Prince William County residents of all ages joined employees of the Service Authority, Park Authority and Clean Community Council for the Adopt-a-Stream event last Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon.

During Drinking Water Week, let’s celebrate our most precious natural resource.

A safe, reliable water supply is critical to the success of any community. It creates jobs, attracts industry and investment, and provides for the health and welfare of citizens in ways ranging from disease prevention to fire suppression. Join the Service Authority in celebrating what only Tap Water Delivers that no other water can.

The 2010 DWW theme of Only Tap Water Delivers focuses on the importance of:

• Drinking Water Quality
• Drinking Water Safety and Conservation
• Importance of Water Infrastructure

To learn more visit the Service Authoirty Community Outreach Blog

Service Authority PSA's (mp3)

1. Water is the lifeblood of our community
2. What can your water do-1
3. What can your water do-2