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Fairfax County, Virginia

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703-324-5015
TTY 711

DPWES-FFXSewerReview@fairfaxcounty.gov

12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 358, Fairfax, Va 22035

Shahram Mohsenin,
Director, Wastewater Planning & Monitoring

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DPWES Wins Several Project of the Year and Honorable Mentions in Regional APWA Awards
- FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – The Mid-Atlantic Chapter Regional Awards for the American Public Works Association brought big wins for the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services. Between Project of the Year awards and Honorable Mentions there was a combined total of 10 recognitions, including three in the organizations new Community Engagement category.
Underground view of the sewer system
Amendments Made to Fairfax County Sanitary Sewer Policy for Second Time Since 1980
- Significant changes have been made to the county's Sanitary Sewer Policy for only the second time since it was adopted 42 years ago. The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Wastewater Planning and Monitoring Division (WPMD) spearheaded the revisions. "The policy facilitates community and economic development as envisioned by the County's Comprehensive Plan and allows the cost of upsizing sewer facilities to be shared with developers proportionately, regardless of the size of development projects," said WPMD Director Shahram Mohsenin.
Noman Cole Pollution Control Plant
Noman Cole Pollution Control Plant Goes Off the Grid to Help Stop Blackout 'Cold'
- Noman Cole Pollution Control Plant staff switched on its five large electricity generators and “islanded” off of the electric power grid, responding to the Christmas Eve Cold Snap emergency and protecting the community from more significant blackouts.

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

How Noman Cole’s Electricians Keep the Wastewater Plant Running

DPWES Mechanics Keep the Systems Running at the Noman M. Cole Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant

In the Laboratory at Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant

Monitoring Pipes through Closed Circuit Television Video (CCTV)

Ultraviolet Light Processing Technology at Noman M. Cole, Jr. Pollution Control Plant

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

Fairfax County’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Community

Wastewater Testing Protects Residents and Environment

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

Wastewater Pump Stations in Fairfax County are Working 7/24/365

Take a Virtual Tour of the Fairfax County Wastewater Plant

Water’s Journey in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Wastewater Management

Imagine a Day Without Water - Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Don’t Flush Wipes – EnviroPod Podcast (Episode 17)

Where Does the Water Flow Go in Fairfax County?

Mentorship, Community, and Learning: Environmental Field Day 2022

Regional Water and Wastewater Utilities are Essential to Our Everyday Lives

Gunston Cove - Ecological Enhancement

Keep Wipes Out of Pipes

Protect Your Pipes

Protect Your Pipes; Trash Your Wipes

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

Flushed! The Journey of Wastewater

Wastewater Management (WWM) does more than just clean dirty water. Employees from all WWM divisions work toward pollution prevention and continuous improvement focused on maintaining our wastewater infrastructure, a critical asset to Fairfax County, and protecting human health and the environment. This video series highlights some of the programs and systems where dedicated wastewater employees work to enhance the quality of life for those that live, work or visit Fairfax County.

Fairfax County Wastewater Collection Division’s Rehabilitation and Inspection team oversees rehabilitation program to extend the useful life of the sewer pipes. The trenchless rehabilitation method minimizes disruptions and helps ensure reliable sewer service to residents throughout the county.

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Mitigating Sewer Odors in Holmes Run Stream Valley ~ La Voz del Condado de Fairfax (Nov. 12, 2019) - español

Juan ReyesFairfax County's weekly Spanish radio program, "La Voz del Condado de Fairfax," originally broadcast on WUST Radio (1120 AM) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. This week's show features Juan Reyes, assistant director with the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, discussing mitigating sewer odors in Holmes Run Stream Valley with host Heber Velasquez.

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