Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administrative offices are open to the public by appointment only at this time. Please call or email 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

703-324-5033 TTY 711

wwwdpwes@fairfaxcounty.gov

12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 448 Fairfax, VA 22035

@ffxPublicWorks

Christopher S. Herrington
Director

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Fairfax County Proclaims November 16 as Stormwater Day

November 14, 2024 - National Stormwater Day is November 16, and Fairfax County’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is sharing how its Stormwater Management Program plays a vital role in protecting our community and the environment.

Render of Tysons West Conveyance Systems Modifications Project

Groundbreaking to Celebrate First of Three Components of Tysons Wastewater Conveyance Systems Modifications Project

November 13, 2024 - 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.

Tree planting at Bren Mar park.

Volunteers to Plant 400+ Native Trees to Save Bren Mar Park from Destructive Invaders

September 27, 2024 - An ambitious tree-planting effort is happening at Bren Mar Park in eastern Fairfax County, where major restoration efforts are underway to combat invasive plants and the destructive emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle. Over three days on Sept. 24, 25 and 26, volunteers are helping Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division plant more than 400 native saplings of green and white ash trees and swamp white oak trees.

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

Fair Woods Constructed Wetlands Project

Flatlick Fishing Day 2019

Huntington Levee Ribbon Cutting

POLLUTION PREVENTION

Herrity Building Gardens Spring Cleaning

Don't Let Fats Oils and Grease Close Your Restaurant

How to Report Illegal Dumping into Storm Drains and Streams

Please Don't Litter

Stop Bagging Our Streams

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

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

Introducing Fairfax County’s Freshwater Ecologists

Revitalize, Restore, Replant

Stormy the Raindrop

Stream Crime Investigation Lab

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

The Role of Trees in Stream Restorations - Dec 28, 2015

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

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

Exciting Changes Within Public Works

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