Before nine homes on Barrett Road are demolished to reduce flood risk, they’re being used one last time — to train Fairfax County firefighters.
Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:
Before nine homes on Barrett Road are demolished to reduce flood risk, they’re being used one last time — to train Fairfax County firefighters.
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
POLLUTION PREVENTION
Herrity Building Gardens Spring Cleaning
Don't Let Fats Oils and Grease Close Your Restaurant
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Fairfax County DPWES and Fire & Rescue Team Up for Rare Training Opportunity
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
Check out the Trash Talk Playlist as well as our videos and podcasts on all things trash and recycling in Fairfax County.
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
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