Water Use Rules in Hanover County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Hanover County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hanover County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Leak Reporting Duty
Hanover County bills every gallon that passes through a county meter, leak or not, but the owner, agent or tenant who promptly repairs a pipe or plumbing leak can get a rebate on the overage, capped once every two years and never available for irrigation-system leaks.
Water Leak Repair & Rebates, Hanover County VA
Some RestrictionsHanover County Code § 23-64
Beginning with the installation of the meter, with the exception of water used for fire protection, all water passing through a meter will be charged for, whether used or wasted; provided, however, where leaks or water losses occur in water pipes, plumbing systems, or metered services, and the owner, agent, or tenant promptly makes all necessary repairs, the director may rebate the amount in ex...
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