Service Area

Do existing customers, taxpayers or the County government subsidize new water infrastructure to support development and growth?

No, existing customers do not subsidize new customers and growth. Additionally, Prince William Water does not receive Prince William County tax dollars. Prince William Water policy requires that “growth pays for growth,” meaning that developers pay the cost for new water and wastewater capacity and the infrastructure needed to support new development. This is detailed in the Prince William Water Service Connection Policy and the Development Review Process and System Improvement Policy.  
 

Does the installation of a sewer and/or water line(s) lead to growth and increased density?

Development density is strictly regulated by the Prince William County Planning Commission and Board of County Supervisors through rezoning based on the Comprehensive Plan. Prince William Water assesses new developments for utility service availability within these guidelines.

Is there a requirement to connect to public water or sanitary sewer?

Prince William Water does not have a mandatory connection policy. Required connection to public water and sanitary sewer systems is directed by Prince William County’s Code of Ordinances Sec. 32-250.74. Development to Be on Public Water and Sec. 32-250.75. Development to be on Public Sewer.  There is a mandatory connection to the public water system for new development on existing lots in Bull Run Mountain and a mandatory connection to the public sanitary sewer system for new construction in Yorkshire. For further guidance on required water or sanitary sewer connection, please consult with Prince William County Land Development Services.

I have a failing septic system or well and need to connect to Prince William Water's water/sewer system. Will Prince William Water build the lines to my property or fund the connection?

In order to treat all customers fairly, property owners in unserved areas of Prince William County who want to connect to the system must pay the cost to extend distribution or collection lines from existing Prince William Water mains to their property as well as the applicable Availability Fees.