Politics & Government

SPEAK OUT: Should Falls Church and Fairfax Water Merge?

Bulova suggests customers would benefit from a merger between the two water companies.

David Snyder and Sharon Bulova, chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors have exchanged letters (attached to this story) clearing up a statement the vice mayor of Falls Church made during a recent council meeting.

According to Bulova’s May 21 letter to Snyder, Fairfax Water wanted to merge with Falls Church Water on its own and not at the direction of the board or Fairfax County. Bulova stated in the letter that customers would benefit from a merger between the two water companies.

In his May 22 letter, Snyder said it would be best if Fairfax Water make the most competitive proposal and win the bidding process. The starting bid to acquire Falls Church Water is .

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The city sent out a in February and received interest from . is one of the suitors interested in the 33-square mile water system. City Manager Wyatt Shields said the invitation includes a list of all of the water company’s assets and the successful bidder must guarantee employment of current workers for a year. The successful bidder must also have a rate freeze for one year, Shields said.

The city’s sewage system is not included in the sale.

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Should the two water companies merge or should Fairfax Water win the bidding process and buy Falls Church Water straight out? Let us know what you think in the comments section.


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