Prince William Water

The meeting includes presentations such as the presentation of the gavel to the outgoing chair and the receipt of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies Platinum 16 Peak Performance Award. Action items involve the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and Prince William Water to establish an interagency cooperative framework. Administrative reports to be reviewed include the status of the Capital Improvement Program, monthly operating results for the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility, and general monthly financial and operational updates.

The Board of Directors meeting included a presentation on the 2025 Total Compensation Study and the introduction of a new Paid Parental Leave Benefit. Actions taken included the approval of the FY2026 Salary Scale Adjustment and the new Paid Parental Leave Benefit. Consent agenda items were addressed, including construction-related approvals for the Gainesville Discharge Main and the Belmont Sewage Pumping Station projects. The General Manager's report covered various organizational achievements, outreach updates, and infrastructure reports. A closed meeting was held to discuss personnel and security matters, followed by the election of Board officers for the upcoming term.

The board discussed a memorandum of understanding between the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and Prince William Water to establish a cooperative framework for interagency cooperation. Staff reports included updates on the Bristow Manor project, research on PFAS pollution, and various staff awards and recognitions, including the Platinum 16 Peak Performance Award. Administrative reports clarified distinctions between water supply and transmission projects. The board also held a closed session regarding personnel matters and expressed concerns regarding potential impacts of federal funding cuts.

The agenda includes a presentation for the National Environmental Achievement Award, followed by consent items such as the approval of a system integration services contract, a financial auditing services agreement, and the issuance of a $80,000,000 water and sewer revenue bond. Additionally, the Board will review general manager, attorney, and administrative reports, including capital improvement and monthly operational updates. A specific action item regarding the purchase of five million gallons per day of water capacity from Fairfax Water will also be considered.

The 2023-2028 Strategic Plan outlines Prince William Water's commitment to protecting public health and the environment by providing reliable, clean, safe, and dependable water and wastewater reclamation services. The plan focuses on achieving national recognition for performance excellence and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through six Areas of Excellence: Exceptional Customer Experience, Workplace of Choice, Environmental Leadership & Community Engagement, Sustainable Operations, Financial Stewardship, and Continuous Improvement & Innovation. Its vision is to be a trusted public steward and create value for the community.