Fairfax Water Seeks Merger With Falls Church System

Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields confirmed to the News-Press this week that “interest has been expressed from entities we expected to hear from” concerning the City’s published “Request for Expression of Interest” in the future of its water system.

One such expression came yesterday from the Fairfax Water Authority, urging an “appropriate agreement” between the Fairfax and Falls Church systems. The  six-page proposal argues such a deal would lower water costs, provide critical backup capabilities, save money for the City’s capital improvements plan, and allow a seat for Falls Church on the Fairfax Water board. “The benefits for merging our two systems would be extraordinary,” the letter, signed by general manager Charles Murray, and delivered to all members of the F.C. City Council yesterday, indicated. The deadline for responses from all interested parties is this Friday, and Shields said he will hold off on formally announcing the results until he briefs the F.C. City Council at its work session Monday night.

Recent News

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
On Key

Stories that may interest you

Mourning the Loss Of Rep. Connolly

The Falls Church News-Press joins people of good will everywhere who today are mourning the passing of U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly at age 75 at his home yesterday. Some of

A Penny for Your Thoughts 5-22-2025

“This country is so much better than what Donald Trump is presenting.”  That was Virginia Senator Mark Warner’s reminder to more than 300 Blue Fairfax diners at the McLean Hilton

Support Local News!

For Information on Advertising:

Legitimate news organizations need grass roots support like never before, and that includes your Falls Church News-Press. For more than 33 years, your News-Press has kept its readers informed and enlightened. We can’t continue without the support of our readers. This means YOU! Please step up in these challenging times to support the news source you are reading right now!