Wise Water Use for Commercial Customers

Update on September 5, 2025:

Most of the Potomac watershed is now experiencing abnormally dry conditions due to a record-breaking lack of rainfall.

Due to these conditions, we encourage customers to practice wise water use for indoor activities—like washing clothes and dishes, showering, and brushing your teeth—and for outside uses like watering their lawns or washing their cars. If you are continuing to water your business' lawn, we recommend following the outdoor watering schedule below:

Odd Number Addresses: Water on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday

Even Number Addresses: Water on Monday, Thursday, Saturday

To help reduce watering demands in your neighborhood, please avoid or limit outdoor watering during the peak demand hours of 4-8 a.m.

Note that due to hydrologic conditions, western Prince William County is more susceptible to drought conditions than eastern Prince William County.

Additional Resources

EPA - Efficient Water Use – EPA suggestions for Commercial Businesses to conserve water

EPA - Landscaping – EPA  tips on efficient commercial landscaping practices

Water Conservation for Business and Industry – Water conservation tips by type of business

DISCLAIMER: These links are provided exclusively for general education and informational purposes only and as a public service by Prince William Water. Prince William Water makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the above materials obtained from the EPA and other out-of-state resources.  Customers must determine for themselves which tips or recommendations apply to their specific organization.