Treating wastewater to protect public health and our waterways.

AlexRenew is the wastewater treatment authority for Alexandria and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our team treats approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater it receives from area homes, schools, and businesses, before safely returning it to our waterways.

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AlexRenew Proposes Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Two-Year Rate Adjustment

April 22, 2025

AlexRenew's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget and resolution to adopt a two-year rate adjustment has been posted for public notice. AlexRenew will host a public hearing on May 17 to discuss the budget, review the rate adjustment, and receive public comment.

Bill Hendrickson, a Champion of Sustainable Environmental Policy in Alexandria for 30 Years, Wins 2025 Ellen Pickering Award

April 28, 2025

On Sunday, April 27, the City of Alexandria’s Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) and AlexRenew, Alexandria’s wastewater authority, presented the 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award to William “Bill” Hendrickson. A longtime Del Ray resident, Hendrickson has been a champion of open space, sustainability, and smart development in Alexandria for over 30 years.

Understanding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

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AlexRenew’s mission is to protect our community and environment by effectively managing wastewater and returning it safely to our waterways. As we continue to learn more about PFAS, this page will provide an overview of these substances and AlexRenew's response, including a multi-faceted approach to collaboratively monitor and minimize PFAS entering our system.

About Us

Our Strategic Plan

AlexRenew's Strategic Plan provides the path forward to deliver next-level solutions to those we serve, allowing our team to build a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable organization
on our way to fulfilling our vision.

Major Projects

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AlexRenew’s major projects are a vital investment in the public health of the community we serve, and a commitment to preparing for a future with continued access to clean water and healthy waterways.

Work With Us

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AlexRenew is a workplace full of opportunities to work, learn, and collaborate. We offer a variety of professional career opportunities with competitive benefits, apprenticeships that include training and academic instruction, and paid internships that prepare students for exciting jobs in the water industry.

Our Investment in the Community

The team at AlexRenew strives to support a healthy, vibrant, and thriving community. We value the trust you put in us, and we’re proud to serve the great City of Alexandria. Our mission is to treat wastewater to protect public health and the waterways that connect us; to improve water quality in the Potomac River and other local waterways; to accommodate the growth and prosperity of Alexandria by investing in the future, and to do all of this in a sustainable way, placing value on managing resources while producing meaningful environmental outcomes.