Water Use Rules in Fairfax County, VA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fairfax County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Lawn Watering Restrictions

Fairfax Water (FCWA) issues voluntary lawn-watering guidelines and may invoke mandatory restrictions during declared drought emergencies under its Drought Management Plan and Va. Code 15.2-924.

Fairfax Water Lawn Watering Guidelines

Few Restrictions

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Recycled Water Rules

Fairfax County operates limited reclaimed water reuse at the Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant, supplying non-potable water to the plant itself and select industrial users under Va. DEQ Water Reclamation regulations.

Reclaimed Water Use at Noman Cole Plant

Few Restrictions

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Leak Reporting Duty

Fairfax Water customers are urged to report visible main breaks or service-line leaks to the 24-hour FCWA Operations line; high-bill leak adjustments are available once per account every 24 months.

Reporting Water Main and Service Leaks

Few Restrictions

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All Fairfax County ordinances

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