The Service Authority was established in 1983 to provide water and wastewater reclamation services for most of Prince William County. This May, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors presented a commendation to the Service Authority for 40 years of public service to our community. 

"We take great pride in our roles as public stewards and environmental leaders here in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the community," said General Manager/CEO Calvin D. Farr, Jr. during the Board of County Supervisors meeting. "We could not do this vital work without the tireless commitment of our employees." 

What do you do at the Service Authority?

I oversee the Water Quality Lab and Cross Connection Program, plus I’m responsible for the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility’s Pretreatment Program, preparing water quality and sewage collection system reports, and submitting them to regulatory agencies. I monitor and report on proposed regulatory actions and activities plus their potential impacts. Finally, I prepare the Annual Water Quality Report and manage the Service Authority’s Water Security System.

What is your favorite part of your job? 

I love the diversity of my job. I work with drinking water, wastewater, air regulations and laboratory certification requirements.

What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of work? 

I am a big baseball and college basketball fan! I also love working outside in my yard and spending time with my family.

What advice would you give someone looking to get into regulatory affairs?

Pursue a degree in environmental science or environmental engineering. A lab background is also very important since most regulatory requirements require an understanding of laboratory data.

To help their grass and gardens stay healthy, many of our customers use sprinkler systems to water their lawns during hot, dry weather. To help minimize demand on our water system and maintain consistent water pressure in your neighborhood, the Service Authority recommends that you follow our Lawn & Landscaping Watering Schedule and limit irrigation between 5 and 7 a.m., which are the peak demand hours. By following this schedule, you can be a good neighbor and a friend to the environment!

In addition to following the watering schedule, consider filling your garden with native plants that require less water, laying down mulch to prevent evaporation and watering at night while temperatures are cooler. Before watering, always check the weather to make sure rain isn’t already on the way!