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Prince William Water Honors Outstanding Student Scientists

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (May 13, 2025) — Prince William Water recently recognized 12 middle and high school students from Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park for their exceptional water- and wastewater-related projects at the 2025 Prince William-Manassas Regional Science & Engineering Fair.

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Prince William Water Honors Outstanding Student Scientists
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Registration for the 2025 Water Academy is Open!

WOODBRIDGE, VA – May 7, 2025 – Prince William Water is accepting applications for its summer 2025 Water Academy. This three-session educational program is designed for adults and high school seniors who live, work or study in Prince William County. 

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Registration for the 2025 Water Academy is Open!
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Prince William Water Completes Bond Sale, Retains Triple-A Credit Rating

WOODBRIDGE, VA, May 6, 2025 — Prince William Water recently sold $111.3 million in Water and Sewer System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, which will be used to finance infrastructure projects serving the utility’s 380,000 customers. The bond sale process followed the recent affirmation of Prince William Water’s triple-A credit ratings, the highest level possible.

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New Law Strengthens Efforts to Protect Occoquan Reservoir from PFAS Contamination

April 21, 2025 – As a supporter of HB 2050, Prince William Water is pleased that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed this legislation into law, a pivotal step toward combating PFAS pollution and protecting the Occoquan Reservoir.

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Quantico Creek
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Springtime Water Quality Programs Begin This Month

WOODBRIDGE, VA, Mar 18, 2025 — Between March and May 2025, Prince William Water will undertake two annual programs designed to ensure the continued quality of drinking water distributed to over 380,000 people in Prince William County.

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A yellow fire hydrant open with water rushing out
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Celebrating Artistic Talent at the 2025 Water Art Invitational Award Ceremony

WOODBRIDGE, VA, Mar 10, 2025 — On Wednesday, March 5, Prince William Water recognized 26 Prince William County high school students during its 2025 Water Art Invitational Award Ceremony. Hosted at Unity Reed High School, the event was attended by student artists, their families, teachers and several event sponsors.

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2025 Water Art Invitational Winning piece: A girl tends to flowers in a field with a watering can.
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Water Academy Receives National Environmental Achievement Award

WOODBRIDGE, VA, Feb. 4, 2025 — Prince William Water’s Water Academy is the recipient of a 2025 National Environmental Achievement Award (NEAA) from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). This award recognizes individuals and NACWA member agencies that have demonstrated exceptional contributions to environmental protection and the clean water community.

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L-R, Susan D. Pekarek, NACWA’s Award Committee Chair pictured with Michelle Miranda, Community  Engagement Manager and Calvin D. Farr, General Manager & CEO, both with Prince William Water
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Be Salt Smart: New Webpage for Tips

WOODBRIDGE, VA, Dec. 19, 2024 — With winter weather on the horizon, Prince William Water has a new webpage dedicated to promoting “Salt Smarts” this winter. The online resource is designed to provide residents and businesses with the latest information on how to use salt safely and effectively for deicing during the colder months, while minimizing its environmental impact.

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Be Salt Smart instructions
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Prince William Water Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Safe Drinking Water Act

WOODBRIDGE, VA, December 12, 2024 —Prince William Water is proud to join the 50th anniversary celebration of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which was signed into law on December 16, 1974. This landmark legislation has played a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of communities across the United States by helping to ensure the delivery of clean, safe drinking water.

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Water pouring into a glass with a blue background
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Protect Your Pipes: Keep Fats, Oils and Grease out of Drains

WOODBRIDGE, VA, Nov. 27, 2024 — As families and friends begin to gather for the holiday season, Prince William Water urges residents and business owners to protect their plumbing and the community’s water infrastructure by properly disposing of fats, oils, and grease (FOG). 

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Grease being poured into a can