Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our 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

DPWES-FFXSewerReview@fairfaxcounty.gov

12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 358, Fairfax, Va 22035

@ffxPublicWorks

Bill Barrack
Director, Wastewater Planning & Monitoring

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Wastewater Management News

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February 10, 2025 - It is a new year, and some positive changes are taking place within the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.

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

The History of Wastewater Management in Fairfax County

Fire and Rescue Drill at Noman M. Cole: Hazmat Spill Simulation

Unflushable PSA

Exciting Changes Within Public Works

Water’s Journey in Fairfax County

Where Does the Water Flow Go in Fairfax County?

Gunston Cove - Ecological Enhancement

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.