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How we calculated this
Extracted by: Gemini 3 Flash · 05/03/2026
Source:
Fixed: $17.55 quarterly ÷ 3 = $5.85/mo
Volume: 6,000 gal × 3 = 18,000 gal = 18.00 kgal
  0–18.00 kgal  ×  $4.3500/kgal  =  $78.30
  Subtotal: $78.30 quarterly ÷ 3 = $26.10/mo
Total: $5.85 + $26.10 = $31.95/mo

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HERNDON, VA

FAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

FAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 1,121,613 people in HERNDON, VA. The monthly residential water bill at 6,000 gallons is $31.95, 34% below the national average of $48.47.

Updated May 2026

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Monthly Rate

$31.95 / 6k gal
-34% vs natl avg

Volumetric Rate

$5.33 / 1k gal

Population Served

1,121,613

Water Burden

0.3% of income (annual)
of median area income · affordability threshold: 2%

Details

Provider Type
Local Govt
Primary Source
Surface Water
Data Quality
Model estimate
Rate Source
PWSID
VA6059501

Methodology

Rates are standardized to 6,000 gallons per month for a typical residential consumer with a 5/8" or 3/4" meter. Includes fixed base charges and volumetric charges. Excludes taxes, sewer fees, and other surcharges.

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