Press Releases

By Dr. K. Jack Kooyoomjian and Dean E. Dickey, members of Prince William Water’s Board of Directors 

At the first Earth Day celebration in 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelsen said, “Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures.” 

WOODBRIDGE, VA – April 21, 2026 – Prince William Water has released the latest episode of its “Behind the Tap” podcast, offering listeners an inside look at the people and priorities behind the local water and wastewater utility. 

WOODBRIDGE, Va., April 7, 2026 — Prince William Water is accepting applications for its 2026 Water Academy. This award-winning, three-session educational program is designed for adults and rising high school seniors who live, work or study in Prince William County. 

WOODBRIDGE, Va., March 24, 2026 — Prince William Water will begin its annual water system flushing program on Monday, March 30, as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering clean, fresh and reliable drinking water to customers. The program will continue through May 4.

WOODBRIDGE, VA, March 19, 2025 — On Wednesday, March 18, Prince William Water recognized 26 local high school students during its 2026 Water Art Invitational Awards Ceremony. Hosted at Unity Reed High School, the event was attended by student artists, their families, teachers and event sponsors.

WOODBRIDGE, Va., March 12, 2026 —Prince William Water has earned the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision Silver Award for a major infrastructure project at its water reclamation facility in Woodbridge. The Envision Award recognizes significant progress in sustainability, resiliency and community-focused design.

WOODBRIDGE, Va., Feb. 26, 2026 — Prince William Water has received a national award for its recently redesigned website, www.PrinceWilliamWater.org. The National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies recognizes member agencies for innovative public education efforts about the environmental impacts of wastewater treatment and pollution control.

WOODBRIDGE, Va., Jan. 8, 2026 — The latest episode of Prince William Water’s “Behind the Tap” gives customers an inside look at the utility’s mission and operations. The new episode features General Manager/CEO Calvin D. Farr Jr., P.E, who discusses the One Water framework and what it means for Prince William Water.

WOODBRIDGE, VA, Dec. 16, 2025 — As winter weather sets in, Prince William Water encourages residents and businesses to Be Salt Smart by using de-icing salt responsibly to help protect our local waterways and infrastructure.

WOODBRIDGE, VA, Nov. 25, 2025 — As cooks across the region gear up for holiday feasts, Prince William Water is reminding residents and businesses to keep fats, oils and grease (FOG) out of the drain to avoid costly clogs and protect local waterways.