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Environmental Services

The Mission of DES is to bring strategic focus to critical policy areas of transportation, the environment, and capital investment as well as providing continuing operations and maintenance in these areas.

 

Changes to Your Water  From February 1 - May 17, the disinfectant for Arlington drinking water will temporarily change from chloramines to chlorine. This is an annual measure that ensures the health of our water distribution system. See answers to Frequently Asked Questions or call 703-228-6555.Snow Clearing Continues; New Storm Will Require Snow Crews to Return to Main Roads Crews have cleared the main roads and are clearing neighborhood streets.   

>> Snow Operations Update
>>  Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule Changes
>> Be Prepared for Snow
>> People Behind Snow Removal
>> Snow Plow Questions

County Chairman Jay Fissette announces Community Energy Plan, a community dialogue on emissions reductions and energy use. Read the press release.

Weather and Water Mains Cold weather and freezing temperatures stress our water and sewer pipes, increasing the chance of leaks. County staff strives to make repairs as quickly and safely as possible. If you suspect trouble in the water system, call 703-228-6555. Learn More.

Go Recycle Campaign promotes recycling at work!  Learn more about business recycling in Arlington.

Go car-free and you could win everything needed to travel car free around Arlington  for up to a year. Take the Challenge!

The Master Plan for Plant outlines the work creating a more efficient and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment plant. Sign up for email updates on the construction.

logo: Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE) Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions  Check out Arlington's Building Energy Report Cards for details about energy savings at County facilities.  

Topics

Construction Updates

CAPTrack Database, Columbia Pike, Transit Projects, Old Dominion Drive, Pimmit Run Flood Control Project, Rosslyn Metro Station Upgrade, Rt. 50/Courthouse Rd. Interchange Project, 2008 Completed Projects Report

Development Group

Chesapeake Bay, Permits, Site Plan, Subdivision

Energy Planning & Management

Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE), Community Energy Plan

Engineering & Capital Projects

Capital Projects, Customer Service, Facilities Planning, Mapping Center, Permits, Real Estate Bureau, Water Sewer Engineering

Facilities & Maintenance

Facilities Maintenance, Print Shop/Mail Room, Custodial, Equipment

Green Buildings Programs

Green Buildings, Incentive Program, Green Home Choice, Green Buildings in Arlington, Green Gardening, Air Quality, Environmental Information for Businesses; Green Events 

Trash & Recycling

Trash Collection, Recycling, Special Pickups, Utilities Accounts, Brush Collection, Leaf Collection, Mulch Orders, Yard Waste,  Household HazMat, Appliance/Bulk Metal Pickup, Street Sweeping, Commercial Haulers, Solid Waste Study ,Environmental Information for Businesses

Transportation

Arlington Transit (ART), BikeArlington, Commission, Commuting, Maps, Live Traffic Cameras, Master Transportation Plans, Neighborhood Traffic Calming, Parking, Pedestrians, Planning, Site Plan Review, Snow Removal, Subdivisions, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Demand Management, WALKArlington, Getting Around Guide, Air Quality

Water & Wastewater

Utilities Accounts, Drinking Water, Wastewater Treatment, Sanitary Sewer, Water Emergencies, Stormwater Management, Watershed Management,  Stream Restoration Projects, Water Sewer Engineering, Local Streams,  Report Stream Pollution, Prevent Stormwater Pollution, Enjoying Streams Safely, Rain Barrels, Raingardens, Environmental Information for Businesses, Environmental Data Sources


Last Modified: February 09, 2010
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