Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administrative offices are open to the public by appointment only at this time. Please call or email 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

703-324-5033 TTY 711

wwwdpwes@fairfaxcounty.gov

12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 448 Fairfax, VA 22035

@ffxPublicWorks

Christopher S. Herrington
Director

Department Resources

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Water Resources and Infrastructure News, Videos and Podcasts

Lake Accotink

New Multilingual Public Engagement Website Launched for Lake Accotink

February 18, 2025 - A new multilingual public engagement website has been launched by Fairfax County to facilitate public feedback on the Smaller Lake Accotink Preservation Feasibility Study.

Scotts Run map

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve to Temporarily Close during Repair of Wastewater Pipes

February 12, 2025 - An emergency operation to remove a critical blockage from the county’s wastewater siphon system will begin on Monday, February 17.

County Residents Using FMAP Funding to Prevent Flooding

February 11, 2025 - Seven months after launching, Fairfax County’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP) has provided funding to 23 homeowners to help safeguard their properties from flood damage.

IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Crook Branch Stream Restoration at Mantua Elementary School

Hayfield Road Pipe Conveyance Ribbon Cutting

Snakeden Branch at Lake Audubon Stream Restoration Project

Hayfield Farm Stormwater Project to Prevent Flooding

Fair Woods Constructed Wetlands Project

Flatlick Fishing Day 2019

Huntington Levee Ribbon Cutting

POLLUTION PREVENTION

Herrity Building Gardens Spring Cleaning

Don't Let Fats Oils and Grease Close Your Restaurant

How to Report Illegal Dumping into Storm Drains and Streams

Please Don't Litter

Stop Bagging Our Streams

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

Exciting Changes Within Public Works

The Condition of Streams and Watersheds in Fairfax County

Whitman Middle School Pollinator Meadow (November 2023)

Water’s Journey in Fairfax County

Introducing Fairfax County’s Freshwater Ecologists

Revitalize, Restore, Replant

Stormy the Raindrop

Stream Crime Investigation Lab

Exciting Changes Within Public Works

Webinar: Fairfax County Oak Tree Decline Webinar - Oct 19, 2022

Spotted Lanternfly Webinar - April 25, 2022

Fairfax County Urban Foresters Celebrate Earth Day 2021 - April 23, 2021

The 17 Year Cicada Story - Mar 29, 2021

Webinar: Learn about the invasive insect, the spotted lantern fly - July 22, 2020

How to Plant a Tree in Fairfax County - Feb 11, 2020

Tree Planting at the Pollinator Meadow - Nov 1, 2018

How to Recognize the Signs of Poor Tree Health - Aug 22, 2018

Asian Longhorn Beetle: Be on the lookout this summer - Jun 15, 2016

The Role of Trees in Stream Restorations - Dec 28, 2015

Virginia Department of Forestry - Forest Fast Breaks

WASTEWATER COLLECTION

Fairfax County’s Wastewater Trouble Response Center is Ready to Assist Residents 24/7/365

Fairfax County Wastewater Collection Division Extends Useful Life of Assets with Minimum Disruptions

Monitoring Pipes through Closed Circuit Television Video (CCTV)

Gravity Sewer Maintenance Team: Prevent backups into your home and overflows into the environment

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Take a Virtual Tour of the Fairfax County Wastewater Plant

Wastewater Testing Protects Residents and Environment

How Noman Cole’s Electricians Keep the Wastewater Plant Running

DPWES Mechanics Keep the Systems Running at the Noman M. Cole, Jr. Water Recycling Facility

In the Laboratory at Noman M. Cole, Jr. Water Recycling Facility

Ultraviolet Light Processing Technology at Noman M. Cole, Jr. Water Recycling Facility

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

Exciting Changes Within Public Works

Water’s Journey in Fairfax County

Where Does the Water Flow Go in Fairfax County?

Gunston Cove - Ecological Enhancement

Protect Your Pipes; Trash Your Wipes

No Fats, Oils or Grease Down the Drain (Can The Grease)

Centreville Day Parade

Classroom Activities Video Playlist