The Prince William Health District is responsible for the oversight and regulation of sewage and water environmental health throughout Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. If you have questions or need assistance, call Environmental Health at 703-792-6310, option 2, or visit us at the Development Services Building, 5 County Complex Court, Suite 240, in Woodbridge.
Online Consumer Tools
The Prince William Health District Onsite Sewage and Water Services database is the repository for all of the historical documentation pertaining to onsite septic systems and private wells. The documents for each individual property are listed by street address and GPIN number. You may also search the database for key terms, names, dates, etc.
Instructions: Click on PWC State Health Department Documents; Click on the first letter of the street name; Look for the street on the list; Click on the street; Find the house number.
If you have any questions please contact the PWHD Onsite Sewage and Water Services at 703-792-6310 option 2.
Wells and Water
Regular water well system maintenance is important. Knowing and practicing the basics of regular well maintenance can reduce risks to your water supply and prevent costly and inconvenient breakdowns. Properly constructed private water supply systems require little routine maintenance. These simple steps will help protect your system and investment. Homeowner's Maintenance Checklist
There are a number of water clinics in various health districts. It’s a great opportunity to spread the word and get a large number of people to test their private wells.
You can review testing dates and locations at this link: http://www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/events.php
Sewage and Septic
The Prince William County Code regarding onsite sewage disposal systems can be viewed through the following link: Prince William County Code of Ordinances. You can either click on Chapter 23 or do a search for Section 23-48, which pertains to the onsite sewage disposal systems. According to Section 23-48, onsite sewage disposal systems not requiring a Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permit shall have pump-out accomplished at least once every five years.
Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems (AOSS)
Proper operation and maintenance of an AOSS is required by law and is necessary to ensure the continued functioning of your alternative system and may prevent premature failure of the system. Operation and maintenance information for your alternative system may be found by contacting the original system designer, contacting the Prince William Health District, or by visiting the VDH Manufacturers' Instructions Website. For information on regulations for alternative onsite sewage systems see the Virginia Code Section 12 VAC 5-613-10.
Additional information and technical resources for onsite sewage professionals and the public can be found on the VDH Office of Environmental Health Services' website.
Massage Establishments and Therapists
Massage establishments are required to apply to the Health Department for a permit and pay a $204 fee for new applicants and a $153 fee thereafter to renew a permit. They must obtain approvals from three entities (fire marshal, zoning department, and building department) before the health department conducts an inspection. Once these approvals are obtained, the health department will schedule an inspection within 3 weeks of application and fee submission. The facility must meet minimum lighting and ventilation requirements according to the Uniform Building Code; provide adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing any instruments used; provide hot and cold running water; provide separate dressing, bathing, and toilet facilities for patrons segregated by gender; provide clean towels and linens for patrons receiving massage services; maintain the walls and the physical facility in good repair and in a sanitary condition. See the complete regulations linked below. Applications for Massage Establishments are processed at the Environmental Health Division – Onsite Sewage and Water Services location. Please call 703-792-6310 for additional information or assistance.
Massage Therapists are required to go through the Board of Nursing for certification. If you have questions, please call the Board of Nursing at 804-662-9909.
Webpage last updated: 12/19/23