Tuesday morning, Nov. 25th, was disrupted for residents on Goose Pond Lane when observant children heading to school noticed water pumping out of the ground in several areas on Goose Pond Lane. Immediately informing their parents, who quickly contacted SCS, launched a response from Fairfax Water.
By 10 AM, the water was shut off and equipment was on-site. By 4 PM water service was restored and the roadway temporarily patched.
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the street's surface received a full blacktop resurfacing, fortunately paid for by Fairfax County.
The Water’s Edge Annual HOA Meeting was held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, November 13th, at 7:00 PM.
To recap the highlights:
Quarterly Assessments increased 3.7%., to $328 for the single family homes and $494 for townhomes. Assessments are due January, April, July and October.
Annual Operating Budget increased by 4.9% from $400,341 in 2025, to $420,006 for 2026.
Board Accomplishments for 2025
- Received an unmodified audit opinion for budget year 2024 with 2 commendable comments.
- Continued to reinvest Reserve funds in higher interest Certificates of Deposit.
- Maintained a delinquency rate for homeowner dues, considerably below the national average of 6%.
- Engaged the services of a professional certified arborist/biologist to assess trees and advise on new plantings.
- Removed or treated numerous hazardous and diseased trees throughout the common area.
- Maintained the health of 30 newly planted trees and shrubs on Green Duck Lane berm and Rippling Pond pipestem.
- Assessed options for redesign of the hardscape at the north entrance and decided to move forward with new landscaping.
- Evaluated the condition of the tot lot equipment and noted minor repairs needed.
Board Priorities for 2026
- Cleaning out of the stream at the end of Goose Pond Lane.
- Repairing the drainage and erosion problems of the berm between Warm Hearth Circle and The Academy.
- Ongoing tree trimming and removal of diseased and hazardous trees.
- Planting of new trees and shrubs, as funding allows.
- Approve and implement a plan for landscaping the entrances on Rippling Pond Drive and Great Heron Drive.
To help keep trash and recyclables from blowing around our community, please remember the follow recommendations:
- Do not bag your recyclable items; leave items loose in your tote. Bagged items will not get recycled.
- Remember, glass is no longer recycled in Fairfax County. You can recycle your glass at the I-66 Transfer station on West Ox Road.
- Place your totes in the street, not on the area between the street and the sidewalk, with the silver handle toward the sidewalk.
Remove your tote from the street by the end of trash pick-up day and store it out of site in your garage or backyard.
- Do not overfill trash bins. Please only load totes so the top can fully close. Excess trash and recyclables can spill out and blow around the community. Save your excess trash for the next collection day.
- Patriot Disposal will not pick up large items that will not fit in the tote such as mattresses, furniture, large toys, etc. For pick-up of large or bulky items, contact Patriot (fee may apply) at 703-257-7100, or a junk removal service directly.
- If during holidays, bad weather, etc., trash or recycling is not picked up, please store your tote out of site until the next scheduled pick-up date.
THANK YOU!
 The Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station, located off of West Ox Road, across from Costco, is the nearest county recycling center to Water's Edge.
As an environmentally-responsive recycling center, county residents may responsibly disposal of glass, used motor and cooking oil, paint, aluminum cans, cardboard, plastic jugs, household chemicals, automotive fluids, paint, spray cans, and many other liquids and chemicals, along with food scraps, electronics and e-waste for free. Trash, furniture, batteries and other items can be disposed of for a fee.
I-66 Transfer Station
4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax ,VA
703-631-1179
Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The problem of pet waste continues to be an issue in our community. Several owners have brought to management’s attention that dog walkers are allowing their pets to do their business on private lawns and driveways, or not removing their pet's waste. This results in residents who do not even own dogs to pick up someone else's dog feces.
If you walk a dog, please be responsible and keep your dog from doing its business on private property. Direct the dog to a common area and, in any case, pick up your dog’s waste and dispose of in your own household trash.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Water’s Edge Board of Directors
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Thursday Trash Day Moved to Friday Pick-up
Friday, December 26th
Board of Directors Meeting - Virtual
Tuesday, January 13th, 6:30 PM at Via Online Zoom Meeting
ARC Meeting - Virtual
Tuesday, January 27th, 6:30 PM at Via Online Zoom Meeting
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Water's Edge News |
SCS and Water's Edge HOA will be transitioning to a new lockbox processing provider for your HOA assessment payments effective January 2026.
This change is part of SCS's ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, enhance payment processing times, and provide a more seamless experience for their clients.
Payments made after January 1st, 2026 should be directed to the new lockbox address:
Water's Edge HOA
c/o Select Community Services
P.O. 1240
New York, NY 10008-1240
If you utilize online bill pay through your bank, please be sure to change the payment address and account details accordingly to avoid delays in posting your payment. Payments sent to the old lockbox address after December 31st, 2025 may be returned or experience delays in processing.
If you utilize SCS Direct Debit and/or TownSq, no further action is needed.
If you have any questions, please contact SCS Customer Service Department at 703-631-2003 or email AskUs@scs-management.com.
With the holidays approaching, we remind everyone to exercise caution when parking your vehicles.
Recently, there have been incidents involving car break-ins and individuals rummaging through both locked and unlocked vehicles on Warm Hearth Circle, Misty Glen Lane, and Hearthside Lane on the north side of the community.
A police report has been filed. However, we urge all residents to stay vigilant and take steps to protect your property.
If you witness a crime or other incident that appears to be a crime or vandalism, please report the incident to the Fairfax County Police non-emergency line at 703-691-2131, no matter how small the incident may be.
Additionally, let your neighbors know so that, if they have video surveillance of the incident, that can be shared with law enforcement. This way, we can all help the Police be more effective and determine whether there are any patterns or trends in a neighborhood.
Please also report all incidents to Anastasia Demos, our Community Manager at SCS at admos@scs-management.com.
Neighborhood Vigilance Tips:
• Keep Your Front Exterior Lights On: Please ensure your front exterior lights are functional and turned on to help enhance security.
• Lock Your Vehicles: Always lock your vehicles and remove any visible valuables.
• Report Suspicious Activity to the Police: If you observe anyone tampering with vehicles or acting suspiciously, please contact the police immediately at 911.
By working together, we can help strengthen the safety of our community and deter potential criminal activity. Owners, please share this information with your tenants.
Thank you for keeping Water’s Edge a safe place to live.
The 2025 Board positions have been finalized, with the following assignments:
- Forrest Sprester - President
- Brian Shildneck - Vice President
- Patrick Hoepfner - Secretary
- Bill Balkus - Treasurer
- Stephen Morse - Member at Large
These roles will remain in place until the end of the 2025 term.
Board and ARC Meetings
Remain Virtual
All monthly Water’s Edge Board of Director's meetings and ARC meetings will continue to use a Zoom videoconferencing service for most meetings.
If as a homeowner, you want to attend a Board meeting, please contact Anastasia Demos, our Community Manager at 703-631-2003 or contact her via email at ademos@scs-management.com and let her know the specific issue or question you have. The Board will attempt to conference in the homeowner by providing a link to the Zoom meeting or address the issue offline.
If you need the ARC's assistance, wish to attend a meeting, have questions or need advice on an exterior project, contact them directly via email at WatersEdgeARC@gmail.com.
Please watch this website for updates and additional information regarding Board meetings, committee meetings and other important HOA news.
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To register, select the Register option on the left navigation menu. All you'll need is your name, address, email address, and Water's Edge Account Number*.
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The Association is looking for several volunteers for help out on a couple committees:
- Architectural Review (ARC)
- Landscaping and Grounds
- Social
- Website & Newsletter
The community needs a couple people for the Architectural Review (ARC), the Landscaping and Grounds, and Social Committees.
If you would like to volunteer for a committee, and WE DO NEED YOUR HELP. Please use the Contact Us form and send your message directly to the specific committee. You may also complete the Committee Volunteer form and submit it directly to SCS. The form is located on the Forms & Documents page.
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