Public water system · VA6059501
ActiveFairfax County Water Authority
Community water system in Fairfax County, Virginia, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,121,613
Service connections
281,686
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Fairfax County Water Authority are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Fairfax County Water Authority: frequently asked questions
Is Fairfax County Water Authority's water safe to drink?
Fairfax County Water Authority is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the VA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Fairfax County Water Authority?
Fairfax County Water Authority (PWSID VA6059501) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Fairfax County Water Authority serve?
Fairfax County Water Authority reports serving 1,121,613 people through 281,686 service connections in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Where does Fairfax County Water Authority get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Fairfax County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulles Airport | Fairfax | 76,500 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Fort Belvoir | Fairfax | 39,303 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Vienna, Town of | Fairfax | 30,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Herndon, Town of | Fairfax | 24,601 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Fort Belvoir North Area | Fairfax | 11,822 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Mount Vernon | Fairfax | 3,000 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |