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June 15 - June 22 RiverRenew Plaza Temporary Closure

The RiverRenew Plaza will be temporarily closed from June 15-June 22 as we work to bring the RiverRenew tunnel system online, making way for healthier waterways.

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Hooffs Run: One Year Later

Alexandria, VA - Reflecting on the completion of the Commonwealth Interceptor as RiverRenew nears completion.
AlexRenew Board Members at Hooffs Run Day

Help Shape the Future of Clean Water in Our Region

AlexRenew is seeking interested community leaders to help shape the future of clean water, environmental stewardship, and public infrastructure in Alexandria, VA and across the region through participation on our Board of Directors.
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RiverRenew Moves Closer to Completion as Testing Continues

Alexandria, VA - Progress continues on RiverRenew as the team tests pumping station systems in preparation for a July 1 operational date.
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2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Awardee Announced

Alexandria, VA - AlexRenew and the City of Alexandria’s Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) presented the 2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award to Russell Bailey on Sunday afternoon during the Del Ray GardenFest.
Looking down the completed Waterfront Tunnel

AlexRenew Begins Testing Waterfront Tunnel System

Alexandria, VA — AlexRenew reached a symbolic milestone in its ongoing RiverRenew program this week, accepting preliminary test flows into the tunnel system. This critical step allows crews to test dewatering pumps and equipment ahead of the program’s operational deadline this summer.
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AlexRenew Proposes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Base Charge Change

AlexRenew is proposing changes to its base charge and its Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget.
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Future Forward: Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

AlexRenew's Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is now available to view online.
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Explore AlexRenew's Community Spaces This Spring

Happy first day of spring! Here are five ways you can explore AlexRenew's community spaces while you're out enjoying the sunshine in Alexandria.
AlexRenew's GM and CEO Justin Carl

Governor Spanberger Appoints AlexRenew CEO Justin Carl to Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin

Local leader and engineer who has dedicated his career to delivering cleaner waterways through sustainable infrastructure joins the regional body responsible for the basin’s long-term health
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Key PFAS Bills in Virginia

At AlexRenew, protecting public health and our community isn't just a priority — it's fundamental to our mission. During this year’s Virginia General Assembly session, several bills were introduced regarding the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids.
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Nominations Open for 2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award

The City of Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission and AlexRenew, the wastewater treatment authority serving the City of Alexandria, are accepting nominees for the 2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award.
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What's Under the Pendleton Promenade?

There's more to Alexandria's newest community waterfront space than meets the eye. Take a look at what's below and how the Pendleton Promenade structure protects our waterways.