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My water has been turned off at the meter. Can I turn it back on myself?
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- 6/11/2024
Please do not turn a meter back on. Meters are Prince William Water property, and tampering with them is prohibited.
When the water is turned on, a Prince William Water technician must get an accurate meter reading to establish the baseline for future billing.
I am a tenant requesting new service. Why do I have to provide owner information and why must an Owner Authorization Form be completed by the owner?
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- 6/11/2024
The Virginia Code requires that property owners are notified when tenants begin water service at their property. The Code also requires that the owner give written permission for tenants to have water service at their property, and an Owner Authorization Form meets this requirement.
If my service is disconnected how long does it take to get service back on after I pay?
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- 6/11/2024
While we cannot guarantee a restoration time, our goal is to have all service restorations completed the same day by 10 p.m. Certain factors like the number of restorations, timing of requests and field emergencies can affect restoration timing.
How can I tell if your website is secured?
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- 6/11/2024
Our electronic bill pay vendor uses Industry Standard Security Protocols to protect your information. You will also see a security icon in your web browser. You can click on the lock icon in the browser and select "View Certificate" or "Certificate Information" to see the security certificate.
Why is a trash fee added to my bill?
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- 6/11/2024
Residents in the Yorkshire Service Area receive trash collection from Prince William Water through a contractor and pay a Refuse Collection Charge to cover the cost of service.
Is there a charge for turning off my water temporarily?
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- 6/11/2024
There is no charge for a temporary disconnection. However, normal monthly service charges will continue to be billed to your account and should be paid by the due date.
Why do I have to pay an application fee each time I activate my account?
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- 6/11/2024
All new accounts, or existing accounts transferring service to another location, are charged an Application Fee. This fee helps us recover administrative costs associated with establishing or transferring an account. The Application Fee appears on the first month's bill.
Can I give a payment for my water bill to the meter reader or meter representative when he or she visits my home?
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- 6/11/2024
No, technicians are not equipped to accept payment. For a full list of payment options, visit our 'Payment Options' page.
Where can I go to pay my bill?
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- 6/11/2024
There are multiple options for payment locations. Visit our 'Payment Options' page to find out more.
How can I pay my bill?
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- 6/11/2024
There are multiple options for making a bill payment. Visit our 'Payment Options' page to find out more.