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Prince William Water provides drinking water and wastewater service in Prince William County. This account is not monitored 24/7. For water emergencies, call (703) 335-7990.
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Is your child curious about the salt trucks going around the neighborhood? Are they asking about the most popular week in January, Winter Salt Awareness Week?

Our new H2Go Kids video teaches kids about road salt and how to be Salt Smart Heroes!

YouTube Channel: youtu.be/j1Bhjbf_N18?...
January 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Water Art Invitational Deadline Update!

Due to Winter Storm Fern, the Water Art Invitational submission deadline has been extended to Wednesday, February 4.

Please bring your completed registration form and art to
4 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192 by 4pm.

More info: buff.ly/jU5PICz
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January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Watch our Wastewater Challenge team take on their inaugural safety challenge at WaterJAM 2025. They had a terrific showing at their first competition!

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#Wastewater #WaterwaterOperator #AWWA
WaterJAM 2025 Wastewater Operations Safety Challenge
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January 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Prince William Water's business office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to inclement weather.
Weather Notice
January 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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While you are shoveling snow, please help your community and Prince William County Fire & Rescue System by clearing three feet of space around hydrants and ensuring it is visible to the street. This prevents damage to hydrants, and you could save a life!

#FireHydrants #SnowRemoval #KeepThemClear
January 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Our business office will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to inclement weather.
Weather notice Prince William Water
January 25, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Here are steps you can take if your pipes freeze!

1. Turn on the closest cold-water faucet to relieve pressure caused frozen pipes.

2. Wrap towels soaked in warm water around pipes to thaw them out.

3. NEVER use a blow torch or hair dryer to thaw frozen pipes.

More tip at: buff.ly/gYSZrW3
January 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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These tips will make the most out of your salt and prevent excess from entering our waterways:

-Clear snow before using any salt.
-Use a metal-edge shovel to scrape up ice.
-Shovel early before the snow turns to ice.
-12 ounces of salt is enough for 10 sidewalk squares!

More tips: buff.ly/4rVL4tV
January 24, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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The Water Art Invitational deadline is just a week away!

Put the finishing touches on your masterpiece, fill out your registration form, and bring your art to Prince William Water, 4 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192 by 4 p.m. on Friday, January 30.

buff.ly/5kLEGFU

#WaterArt #LocalArt
The image reads Water Art Invitational Artwork Deadline January 30 in a calendar square. Above that there is a globe with and below is the Prince William Water logo. It is all set on a galaxy blue background.
January 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Our teams are preparing for the winter weather by equipping trucks with plows, preparing facilities for ice, setting up adequate staffing and preparing for any water main breaks. We are ready to provide quality service 24/7.

Visit our emergency preparedness page: buff.ly/09kz8vi
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January 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Did you know water main breaks happen more often in winter?

Cold weather causes the ground to shift, putting stress on pipes. The ground shifting can lead to cracks, leaks or breaks- up to three times more frequently than in summer!

Learn more: buff.ly/Gx4T85q
A three person crew in hardhats and bright safety gear work on a water main break at night. There is a large excavator and other vehicles all shining lights on a patch of road that is wet. At the bottom of the image in a blue banner it reads "Question: Why are there more water main breaks during winter?" A blue-green box covers the image from the first slide. it reads "Cold weather causes the ground to shift, putting stress on the pipes. This can lead to up to three times as many breaks as in the summer. Our experts are always ready to respond quickly and keep service interruptions to a minimum."
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Lower temperatures can cause pipes to freeze or burst. Protect your pipes before the temperature drops!

- Report missing meter lids to us.
- Insulate pipes in unheated areas and seal air drafts.
- Ensure your family knows where the main water shutoff is

More information at: buff.ly/gYSZrW3
January 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Prince William Water's business office will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20 at 8 a.m.

Thank you to the team members who will work through the holiday providing high quality drinking water and wastewater services.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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January is a great time to review your emergency preparedness plan!

Our website is a great source for information on preparing for emergencies. Learn how to keep an emergency water supply, how to shut off your main water valve and other emergency information.

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A cartoon graphic reads "Emergency Preparedness" at the top in red and shows three jugs of water and a water main shutoff valve.
January 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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We are ready for 2026! From Sewer Science to STEAM Nights and community events, we hope to see you at one of our many events this year!

Can’t wait to see us again? Bring educational water fun home today with the H2Go Kids Classroom and H2Go Kids Activity webpages! buff.ly/jiL7UOe
An employee stands with an eagle mascot in front of the Prince William Water Aqua Van. A group of high school students in lab safety goggles testing water samples at a chemistry lab bench. A group of 3 Prince William Water employees and 3 children stand in front of the Prince William Water booth at the Occoquan Riverfest Three Prince William Water employees stand behind a table in a classroom.
January 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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To start 2026, the H2Go Kids family want to share their New Year's resolutions! All of these resolutions will help them protect the environment and stay #WaterWise!

Visit our Learning Library to learn more and make your own New Year's resolution! buff.ly/t5JGCoK
At the top of the image reads H2Go Kids 2026 Resolutions! The image shows 4 water drops that are dressed like employees of Prince William Water. They have speech bubbles stating their 2026 resolutions. "This year I promise to use water wisely." "I want to keep wipes out of pipes!" "I resolve to visit the online Learning Library!" "In 2026 I resolve to be Salt Smart!"
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Listen to the new episode of Behind the Tap! buff.ly/hH1Ygpe

Episode 2 features our General Manager/CEO Calvin Farr answering questions about One Water, water main breaks and career opportunities at Prince William Water.

Catch all the episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!
January 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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We were recently at Unity Reed High School to participate in their International Baccalaureate Group IV project. We offered our Sewer Science lab activity where students learn about wastewater reclamation and conduct water quality tests.

Schedule a classroom visit at: buff.ly/qJ9LMHA
A student in lab goggles looks at a in instrument with water samples lined up while a volunteer explains how to run the test. A Prince William Water volunteer stands in front of a classroom and is teaching students about water quality testing parameters. A Prince William Water employee stands at the front of a classroom in front of a screen that reads "Clean Water Infrastructure". A image of a Hach DR900 alongside water samples.
January 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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We are kicking off the new year by featuring a Water Art Invitational piece from 2025. This piece won the Joyce P. Eagles Grand Prize and was submitted by Ella Sofia Lemen from Colgan High School.

If you want to participate in this year's Water Art Invitational visit our webpage: buff.ly/Dnr74Zj
January's Featured Artwork features an image of a girl tending to a garden of flowers and watering them with a pink watering can.
January 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Our business office will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on January 2.

Thank you to the employees who will still be working to provide exceptional service during the break.

Our emergency contact line is available 24/7: princewilliamwater.org/about-us/con...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Thank you, @nacwa.bsky.social for featuring our podcast, "Behind the Tap", in your recent newsletter! We are honored to be featured!

You can listen to "Behind the Tap" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify to learn about water topics in and around Prince William County. buff.ly/yri6hw2
A graphic thanking NACWA for including Prince William Water in its recent newsletter: "The Behind the Tap podcast serves up an inside look into the water sector with quarterly conversations. Each episode breaks down the issues and trends relevant to the sector, while giving customers a unique look into the inner workings of the utility. And all in a way that feels more like storytelling than a utility briefing."
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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#BeSaltSmart and recognize when you should keep the salt in the shaker!

When it is less than 15°F salt won't melt ice. It's better to scrape the ice off with a metal-edge shovel. You can put down environmentally friendly sand or native bird seed for traction.

Learn more: buff.ly/SRwc5TG
A graphic showing alternatives to road salt: Scrape off ice with a metal-edge snow shovel and use sand or native bird seed when it is extremely cold outside.
December 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, December 26.

We appreciate the employees who will be working to provide exceptional service during the holidays.

Contact us 24/7 at: buff.ly/C3u9xpE
A green box filled with green holly leaves and red berries in a circle. In the middle it reads Happy Holidays with the Prince William Water logo.
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Winter break is a perfect time to grab a cup of cocoa and work on your entry for the 2026 Water Art Invitational! The January 30 submission deadline is coming up for our high school art competition, and we can’t wait to see what you create.

Visit our Water Art Invitational webpage: buff.ly/l3BH6pt
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December 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Get the latest info from Prince William Water by reading the latest edition of our newsletter Pipeline! This issue has exciting topics like:

- Salt Smarts tips
- Customer assistance info
- Where to find our new podcast, Behind the Tap
- & much more!

myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Pipeline...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM