About

About HRSD Since its inception in 1940, HRSD has served the region with one mission -- to protect public health and the waters of Hampton Roads by treating wastewater effectively. We return highly treated effluent to nature in a way that continues to nurture our water's delicate ecosystems. HRSD’s workforce of scientists, engineers, water quality professionals and experts in various other career fields, diligently work together to fulfill the HRSD vision that our communities will have clean waterways and reliable water resources for generations to come. SWIFT (the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow) is HRSD's newest water treatment innovation. SWIFT takes highly treated water that would otherwise be discharged into the Elizabeth, James or York rivers and puts it through additional rounds of advanced water treatment to meet drinking water quality standards. SWIFT Water will be used to replenish the Potomac Aquifer, the primary source of groundwater for the region. The SWIFT Research Center in Suffolk, VA., is now open and replenishing the Potomac Aquifer with one million gallons of SWIFT Water daily. To learn about the many environmental benefits of SWIFT, please visit SWIFTVA.com. We’ll be showcasing two of our most innovative solutions: The Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Our pioneering Jarbalyzer technology We’re also proud to be sharing the space with two of our valued partners: MAIA Water, a forward-thinking AI startup in our innovation ecosystem Jefferson Lab, a leading national research institution Stop by Booth 5724 to learn how HRSD is helping make Hampton Roads the Silicon Valley of the water sector — and enjoy a refreshing bottle of SWIFT Water while you’re at it!