PW Water Academy Registration is Open

 

HL Mooney Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is licensed to operate at around 24 million gallons a day. Over the years it has been expanded as Prince William Counties’ population grows. In addition, to the HL Mooney plant, Prince William owns a share of the capacity of the UOSA plant in Fairfax. Prince William’s share of UOSA is 19.8 million gallons a day. HL Mooney serves the easter population of Prince William County. The UOSA plant serves the western portion.

Water Academy is a program hosted by Prince William Water. The program is a three session annual event that provides a behind-the-scenes look at water reclamation (wastewater treatment)  through tours of the H.L. Mooney facility, hands-on activities and conversations with PW Water professionals.

This past winter PW Water’s Water Academy received the 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.

The Water Academy is designed for adults and high school seniors who live or work in Prince William County. A few years back I took my STEM club seniors and we really learned a lot and enjoyed the experience. The program offers a unique educational experience to see how wastewater is treated. The program is free (and they give you a neat graduation gift). There are three-sessions- one is at the H.L Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility and the other two are is at the Raymond Spittle office Building at 4 County Complex Ct at the county complex in Woodbridge.

Past participants have included local elected officials, homeowners’ association representatives, business owners, engineers, retirees and teachers who have earned continuing education credits through the program.

“Prince William Water is truly honored to receive the NACWA 2025 National Environmental Achievement Award for our Water Academy,” said General Manage/CEO Calvin D. Farr, Jr., P.E. “This award highlights our efforts to educate the community about our mission, engage our stakeholders in protecting water resources and inspire Water Academy participants to serve as environmental ambassadors.”

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Water Academy 2025 Application Survey

Attending the Water Academy is FREE, and will be held on June 18, June 25, and July 2 from 4:30-7:30pm. The class is limited to 28 people.  For the full syllabus, go to www.princewilliamwater.org/water_academy.