Water Academy

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Class is in session!

This award-winning, three-session educational program is perfect for adults and rising high school seniors who live or work in Prince William County, are curious about what it takes to get water from its source to the tap and back again, and want to explore their own role as environmental stewards.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the water and wastewater industry from experts in the field, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility and meet some of the people who keep our water flowing smoothly.

Prince William County school teachers are eligible for Continuing Education Credits upon completion of the Water Academy.

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Registration for the 2025 Water Academy is now open!

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2025 Water Academy Syllabus

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June 18, 2025
4:30 p.m. (dinner available)
5:00 to 7:30 p.m. (program)

H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility 
1851 Rippon Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22191 		 
1. Who We Are with General Manager Calvin D. Farr, Jr.
Our CEO explains our mission, vision and values

2. Environmental Services and Water Reclamation 
Discover what it takes to make and keep the water clean for people and the environment while meeting stringent state and federal standards for water quality. 

3. Tour of our Dr. Evelyn Mahieu Environmental Laboratory: Learn the processes we use to test water quality and see our state-of-the-art laboratory.

4. Tour of H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility: Get an insider look at an active wastewater plant and learn how Prince William Water cleans and reclaims wastewater that is discharged into Neabsco Creek.
   
   
   
June 25, 2025             
4:30 p.m. (dinner available)
5:00 to 7:30 p.m. (program)

Raymond Spittle Building
4 County Complex Ct
Woodbridge, VA 22192   		 1. Operations & Maintenance
Pipes, valves, water tanks and more! Learn how Prince William Water keeps water moving through Prince William County. 

2. Truckz@Work
Get an up-close look at Prince William Water's work vehicles and trucks. You may be surprised at the array of vehicles and the technology that supports them.

3. Communications & Community Engagement
Learn how Prince William Water works with our community to educate the public about their water.
   
   
   
July 2, 2025 
4:30 p.m. (dinner available)
5:00 to 7:30 p.m. (program)

Raymond Spittle Building 
4 County Complex Ct Woodbridge, VA 22192 		 1. Project Management Office
Ensuring the reliability of our systems and preparing for the future, the Project Management Office stays on top of the Capital Improvement Program and makes sure infrastructure projects run smoothly.

2. Water Quality Panel
Your chance to discuss topics on water quality, water conservation and source water protection with Prince William Water and water resource experts.

3. Water Academy Graduation
Celebrate your achievements with your classmates!