Washington Gas Confirms Utility Work In Fairfax City: Release

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

04/14/2023 5:00 PM

Washington Gas has confirmed that the utility is conducting gas service work and meter relocation across its jurisdictions and is working with two contracting companies (NPL and Heath Consultants) to contact property owners about this project and coordinate all necessary work.

Washington Gas will work with its contractors, as well as the appropriate city staff, to ensure all parties are aware of their presence in the community and their roles in the project.

Washington Gas and its contractors will re-examine their outreach and make sure they more clearly explain options to the customers regarding meter location, interior work, and gas service line sizes. Washington Gas confirmed that this work is done at no cost to the customer; however, gas service shutoff is a potential outcome of not allowing for the necessary meter relocation – but is a consideration only after extensive outreach, and as a last resort.

Washington Gas and its contractors have scheduled projects with city property owners — and will reconnect with them and clearly explain the process so they can proceed with the scheduled relocations. However, further outreach to city property owners will proceed after further coordination between the utility, its contractors, and city staff.

Info: email, 703-385-7810

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.