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. Front-desk hours 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

Wastewater Management Awards Ceremony
Wastewater Management Program Recognized by the Water Environment Federation, Government Finance Association, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- There are more than 160,000 water and wastewater treatment plants in the United States. Given that number, it is an honor to receive recognition by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) as a Utility of the Future. Recently the Wastewater Management Program (WWM) received the distinction for its work at the Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant and its collection system, placing the facility among only 200 plants nationwide to be given the designation since its inception in 2016.
Lake Accotink
Water Quality Tests Show No Elevated Levels of Bacteria at Lake Accotink
- More than 24 hours after bacterial testing began on the water in Lake Accotink following a sewage spill, results show bacteria levels are not elevated. This indicates the cleanup effort was done in time to prevent downstream contamination from reaching Lake Accotink. As a result, there is no continued concern regarding human exposure to untreated sewage in the lake.
Lake Accotink
Sewage Spill Detected Upstream from Lake Accotink
- FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The Fairfax County Wastewater Management Program has identified a sewage spill upstream of Lake Accotink.

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.

More videos will be added throughout the year.

Wastewater Management Videos

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

 

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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