Public Works and Environmental Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administrative offices are open Mon – Fri by phone, email, and virtual 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For in-person service, front-desk hours are 9 a.m. – noon.
703-324-5015 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 358, Fairfax, Va 22035
Shahram Mohsenin
Director, Wastewater Planning & Monitoring

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Wastewater Management News

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Holiday Open House Provides Unique Opportunity to See How Fairfax County Cleans Our Water
- Members of the community are warmly invited to attend a holiday-themed Open House at the Noman M. Cole, Jr. Pollution Control Plant in Lorton on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Groundbreaking to Celebrate First of Three Components of Tysons Wastewater Conveyance Systems Modifications Project
- The population is anticipated to increase in Fairfax County, particularly in the northern region, which means the need is becoming greater to ensure the wastewater system can accommodate that growth. The multi-pronged Tysons Wastewater Conveyance Systems Modifications Project (Tysons West) is being proactively designed to increase the size of the sewer system to better facilitate the process of collecting and treating the additional wastewater.
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Fairfax County Hosts Educational Water Workshop for Elementary Students
- A group of Fairfax County elementary school kids learned not all field trips involve fields or aromatic flowers. Some provide a learning experience that involves dirty water and putrid smells. Sixth graders from Lorton Station Elementary recently participated in a workshop and tour on water science at the Noman Cole Pollution Control Plant.

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

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 Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant

In the Laboratory at Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant

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

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

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

Wastewater Management Videos

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.

Learn about the environment in Fairfax County. Listen to EnviroPod.

 

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