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NAS Patuxent River
Home to the Naval Air Systems Command and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Headquarters
About PRUS at NAS Patuxent River
About NAS Patuxent River – Located in Maryland, NAS Patuxent (Pax) River serves as the Navy’s principal flight and ground test and evaluation activity and the center for systems acquisition related to naval aviation. Pax River is responsible for ship/shore/air excellence integration and is home to several of the Navy’s critical mission commands, including the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the U.S. Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), the Naval Air Station Port Operations, and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Station St. Inigoes.
About PRUS – In 2023, PRUS was selected as the sole provider for water distribution and wastewater collection. PRUS owns and oversees water and wastewater utility assets on the Pax River main base, as well as Webster Field, Glenn Forest Housing, and Solomons Island – the Navy’s largest outdoor recreational facility and retirement quarters for outgoing Navy leadership. There are numerous environmentally sensitive areas on the Installation to include rare/listed species and their habitats, coastal zones, wildlife habitat, wetlands, natural resources, and cultural resources. We partner with NAS Patuxent River and the surrounding community in efforts to properly protect the historical and cultural aspects of its Installation’s environmental program.
Services Provided – Water Distribution, Water Well Treatment, Fire Suppression Distribution, Wastewater Collections, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
By The Numbers
Key infrastructure metrics powering NAS Patuxent River.
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Service Area
PRUS provides water and wastewater services across NAS Patuxent River and surrounding areas.
NAS Patuxent River Service Area
Customer Scorecard
At ASUS, we believe in being a true partner with the military communities we serve. As such, we are striving to constantly improve our services in order to provide you with the best-in-class utility services you deserve. Please let us know what you think of our service.
“ASUS has always been fast and efficient with handling emergency water leaks. They continue to show great support to the installation.”
“Your group consistently demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, creativity, and deep expertise. It’s apparent that each team member is highly skilled and dedicated. All issues encountered today were swiftly addressed through cohesive teamwork, precise communication, and the application of your extensive experience.”
“Always a pleasure working with ASUS.”
“ASUS has always been fast and efficient with handling emergency water leaks. They continue to show great support to the installation.”
“Your group consistently demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, creativity, and deep expertise. It’s apparent that each team member is highly skilled and dedicated. All issues encountered today were swiftly addressed through cohesive teamwork, precise communication, and the application of your extensive experience.”
“Always a pleasure working with ASUS.”
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Resources and key information for NAS Patuxent River.
Get In Touch
Chris Lamson
Utility Manager
Pax River Utility Services, Inc.
Mailing Address
21583 Shaw Road
Patuxent River, MD 20670
Physical Address
21583 Shaw Road
Patuxent River, MD 20670
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