Community Outreach

Prince William Water's award-winning school outreach program focuses on delivering water-based, virtual lesson plans to students in Prince William County Schools as well as local private and home schools. Our Community Outreach team brings Virginia Standard of Learning (SOL) aligned, interactive programs to classrooms from kindergarten through Grade 12. Visit our Classroom Outreach page to learn more and request a presentation.

Prince William Water supports students in middle and high school by awarding excellent water-related projects at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Judges representing the organization evaluate the projects, and winners are recognized by our Board of Directors.

The Water Art Invitational is open to Prince William County high school students. Participants interpret water-related themes through painting and drawing, photography, computer graphics and mixed media. Winning artists and teachers earn cash prizes and are showcased on social media, a special web page and a video.

Age-appropriate, water-themed presentations are available for community groups, with topics such as an overview of Prince William Water and sustainable water resources. These presentations are available in-person or virtually. Prince William Water also supports students by presenting to aft­er-school science clubs, hosting water-themed activities at school STEM nights and providing support for science fairs.

Our mobile water trailer, AquaVan, is available to refresh and hydrate participants at various community events. The AquaVan is scheduled through the Community Outreach Department. In addition to providing tap water and reusable water bottles from AquaVan, Prince William Water uses games and activities to educate event participants about drinking water, wastewater and the environment.

Trick or Treatment combines Halloween fun with environmental education! Kids can trick-or-treat to different tables hosted by our community partners and take tours of our H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility.

The H2Go Kids online learning hub provides distance-learning resources for students, parents and teachers. The page includes age-appropriate videos, hands-on activities, worksheets and coloring pages that educate kids about the value of water.

Free guided tours of the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility in Woodbridge are available for groups of four or more, Monday through Friday, for those aged 10 and older. To schedule a tour, email tours@pwwater.org.

Self-guided tours of the educational exhibit at the Durward E. Grubbs, Jr. Environmental Center are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These tours are appropriate for people of all ages.

The Water Academy offers adults, college students and high school seniors a behind-the-scenes look at Prince William Water and local water resources. This free, three-session program includes tours, hands-on activities and conversations with our leadership team. Participants have included HOA leaders, business owners, engineers, retirees and teachers, who earn continuing education credits.