AWWA ACE93002

AWWA ACE93002 Working With a Politically Active Community: The View From Fairfax County, Virginia
Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 01/01/1993

Sultan, Martin B.

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In 1975, the Fairfax County Water Authority became involved in a highly controversial water treatment plant site selection process. The 1975 Water Facilities Planning Agreement between the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors precipitated from that issue and resulted indirectly in the extensive public involvement process currently in place at the Authority. This paper will review key projects and provide insight into the reasons for the many successes encountered in the program.