Take a Virtual 3D Tour of RiverRenew's Future Pumping Station
An Important Message from AlexRenew’s CEO
To ensure healthier waterways for future generations, AlexRenew launched the RiverRenew project in response to a 2017 state law. This important work is being financed through state and federal loan programs to minimize rate impacts to the community.
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Take a Virtual 3D Tour of RiverRenew’s Future Pumping Station
RiverRenew’s future Pumping Station is comprised of two large shafts, 65 feet and 35 feet in diameter, that will extend 12 stories below ground.
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Alexandria’s Current Combined Sewer System at a Glance
Like many older cities in the United States, Alexandria is facing a century-old problem. Every year, millions of gallons of sewage mixed with rainwater over flow into its waterways.
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Solving a Century-Old Problem with RiverRenew
Learn how the RiverRenew Tunnel Project will improve the health of Alexandria’s waterways and provide a safe environment for the community.
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On-Site Updates from RiverRenew Construction Partners
Meet two of our construction partners from Clark and ACE to see how they are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic while building critical infrastructure that will improve the health of Alexandria’s waterways.
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See How We’re Keeping Construction on Schedule While Maintaining a Safe Work Environment
Learn how our construction projects stay on track amid a pandemic.
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RiverRenew Reaches Major Milestone with Finalization of Key Environmental Process
The National Park Service (NPS) issued the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on April 14, 2020 for the RiverRenew Tunnel System Project (Project), bringing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to a close.
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Subsurface Investigations in Alexandria
RiverRenew will be collecting soil samples and environmental data at through Alexandria, at African American Heritage Park and near Royal S. Street and Jones Point Park.
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Amid Pandemic, RiverRenew Forges Ahead
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the RiverRenew Program is still on track to meet its legislative mandate of completion by July 1, 2025.
Read moreA New Sewage Intake System 12 Stories Below Ground is Set to be Built in Alexandria
WJLA (ABC-7)
Utility Rate Increase Cut Down as Alexandria Residents Reel from COVID-19
ALX NOW
AlexRenew Reduces Rate Increase Due To Pandemic
Old Town Patch
Alexandria Sewer Utility Reduces Planned Rate Increase Due to Coronavirus
The Washington Post
Mysterious Lead Cache Found by Waterfront
The Alexandria Times
Combined Sewer Remediation
The Council Connection
From Sewage Dump To Beach: Washington’s Rivers May Be Safe To Swim Within 5 Years
WAMU 88.5
RiverRenew Pushes Forward with 2025 Deadline
Alexandria Gazette Packet
Locations picked for Alexandria sewage tunnels
WTOP News
Environmental Study Shows Impact Of Alexandria's Sewer System Fix
Old Town Patch
Alexandria’s New Sewer Plan Assessment Released for Public Review
The Zebra
Environmental Assessment for RiverRenew Released for Public Review
Your Views: We’re all investors in Alexandria’s waterways
Alexandria Times
Opinion: Commentary: Investing in Clean Waterways and Public Health
Alexandria Gazette Packet
Virginia General Assembly approves funding for combined sewer outfall remediation
Alexandria Times
City of Alexandria and AlexRenew Announce State Funding for Combined Sewer Outfall Remediation
City of Alexandria
Project to Keep Sewage Out Of Potomac Gets Funding From Virginia
WAMU 88.5
State likely to provide $25 million to massive Alexandria sewer project
The Washington Post
"Alexandria tunneling its way out of sewage overflow problems"
Bay Journal
“After Decades Of Polluting Potomac, Alexandria Plans New Sewage Tunnel”
WAMU 88.5
“Alexandria’s Combined Sewer System Remediation Plan Gets a New Name”
“AlexRenew names outfalls remediation effort, plans community meetings”
Alexandria Times
“AlexRenew promotes clean waterways”
LocalDVM.com
“Virginia regulators approve Alexandria sewer repair plan”
The Washington Post
“Alexandria takes a major step to remediate its sewer system to promote healthier waterways”
AlexandriaNews.org
“Alexandria sewage tunnel plan approved”
WTOP News
“DEQ signs off on city’s outfalls remediation plan”
Alexandria Times
Wet Weather Program Featured in State-By-State News
USA Today
- 2019 Combined Sewer System Annual Report
- April 2017 Combined Sewer Overflow Law
- 2018 Long Term Control Plan Update
- RiverRenew Environmental Assessment
- RiverRenew Environmental Assessment Appendices
- RiverRenew Preliminary Engineering Report
- RiverRenew Preliminary Engineering Report Amendment
- 2018 Combined Sewer System Annual Report