Prince William Water Earns National Recognition for 16th Consecutive Year

(Woodbridge, VA - August 13, 2025) – Prince William Water has once again received national recognition for excellence in wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance. The H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (AWRF) has received the Platinum 16 Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for 16 consecutive years of 100% permit compliance with federal and state wastewater treatment standards. 

“This award is a testament to the outstanding dedication and expertise of our world-class team at the Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility,” said General Manager and CEO Calvin D. Farr, Jr., P.E.  “It underscores our continued commitment to environmental protection and to providing reliable, high-quality wastewater treatment services for the residents of Prince William County.”

Achieving the Platinum 16 Peak Performance Award is a significant milestone in the wastewater industry. Mooney AWRF is one of 37 wastewater treatment facilities in the nation to earn the designation. This places the facility in the top 1% of 16,000 wastewater treatment facilities in the United States. This recognition is especially notable within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, where facilities must meet more restrictive standards than many other utilities throughout the U.S.  The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality requires the reduction of nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater before it is released into the environment, ensuring water quality and preventing excessive algae growth that can harm aquatic life.

Mooney AWRF treats wastewater for Prince William Water customers in eastern Prince William County. In Fiscal Year 2025, the facility treated 5.4 billion gallons of wastewater before releasing it into Neabsco Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River.

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Prince William Water has been providing drinking water and water reclamation services to Prince William County since 1983.