⚡ Looking for a meaningful career with room to grow? In our latest Career Spotlight, Marcela shares how AlexRenew's apprenticeship program helped her build a career in the wastewater industry while protecting public health and the environment.
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#SustainableInfrastructure The days may be getting shorter, but solar energy is here to stay at AlexRenew. Rooftop solar is just one aspect of sustainability for the pumping station, which is on track to meet LEED Gold ratings.
🌧️💪🛶 Four months in and RiverRenew has already prevented 100 million gallons of combined sewage and six tons of trash and debris from entering Alexandria's waterways. Learn more about the project that's been working hard to protect our community at the link in our bio.
Today AlexRenew attended the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 2026 Best Project awards ceremony for our RiverRenew program. We're honored to receive recognition for the innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence that went into the program.
👻 "Red bugs" might sound spooky, but these microorganisms help us efficiently remove nitrogen from wastewater. Learn more about red bugs (AKA Anammox) and find an activity sheet for kids at the links in our bio. Happy Halloween from AlexRenew! 🎃💧#WastewaterTreatment #Education
🌟 🖥️ Hear from AlexRenew IT Operations Manager Jonah Parks on why he values working in the wastewater industry. Want to learn more about our work? Head to alexrenew.com #WastewaterTreatment #CareerPath #AlexandriaVA #CareerSpotlight
#BirdsEyeView AlexRenew maintenance team members check equipment in the secondary settling tanks, where biomass from microorganisms in the biological reactor basins separates out from wastewater. Curious about our process? Learn more at alexrenew.com.
Yesterday CEO and General Manager Justin Carl shared successes and lessons learned from the RiverRenew project with the Virginia State Water Commission. View the full presentation at the link in our bio.
CEO and General Manager Justin Carl presents at the Virginia State Water Commission today on AlexRenew's dramatic reduction of combined sewer overflows in Alexandria through the RiverRenew project. View the livestream starting at 2:00 p.m. at https://house.vga.virginia.gov/now_playing
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Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, landmark legislation passed in 1972 in response to heavy pollution in waterways across the country. AlexRenew continues to protect our waterways and public health – see the latest project updates at the link in our bio.
Join us in celebrating #ImagineADayWithoutWater by recognizing the people who power our water systems! #HealthyWaterways #AllSystemsFlow #ProtectThePotomac
What a beautiful day for a tour with the Interstate Council on Water Policy yesterday! Thanks to all the members of ICWP who were able to join us for an overview of our wastewater treatment process and our new pumping station. #Tour #WastewaterTreatment #Community #AlexandriaVA
🌅 This month we're celebrating a year of RiverRenew Plaza. The best part? Beneath those panoramic sunrise views is a diversion facility that prevents millions of gallons of combined sewage from overflowing into the Potomac River each year. Learn more at the link in our bio.
📷 Behind the scenes at AlexRenew: Apprentices and maintenance team members are busy learning the ins and outs of the RiverRenew pumping station. Shout out to the team who keeps our entire plant running smoothly and efficiently 24/7/365!
#DidYouKnow the solar panels on top of our administrative building generate 13% of the building’s electricity? We also have solar at our treatment plant, helping support sustainability and reliable service. #Sustainability #SolarPower #AlexandriaVA #WastewaterTreatment
#CareerSpotlight Say hello to our warehouse team, Ms. Marsha and Brandon! They make sure AlexRenew employees have the tools and supplies they need to do their jobs. Learn more about our work at alexrenew.com #HealthyWaterways #HealthyCommunities #AlexandriaVA
🎉 Our website has a new look! Head to alexrenew.com for updates on our projects, a rainy day STEM activity for kids, or customer service information. Thanks to ICF for their partnership in developing the site! #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA #HealthyCommunities
Anammox will allow us to remove ammonia from wastewater more efficiently than conventional methods. Thank you to our partners at HRSD for helping make this milestone possible! Watch the video at the link in our bio. #Partnerships #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA
If you’re reading this, it’s time to sign up for paperless billing! Receive a $5 bill credit by signing up, and $5 credit per year if you stick with paperless. Making the switch is easy: visit myalexrenew.com or call 703.721.3500 #GoPaperless #AlexandriaVA
#RiverRenew Update: 89 million gallons of combined sewage captured in just 3 months! That's ¾ of our annual projection of 120 million gallons. Learn more at the link in our bio. #HealthyWaterways #AlexandriaVA #RiverRenew #WastewaterTreatment
Last week members of the RiverRenew team installed a rain gauge on top of Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy. This gauge, as well as the ones we already use, will help us gather more data on localized rainfall patterns during storms when RiverRenew goes into service.
#ProtectThePotomac Our staff take daily samples to ensure we're removing excess nutrients before releasing the treated effluent. And it’s not just nutrients – we also get rid of pathogens and screen out debris. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA
Looking for a job that provides an essential service to your community and gives you plenty of hands-on training? Wastewater Operator might be the right fit for you! #AlexandriaVA #WastewaterTreatment #CareerSpotlight
Commissioners braved cloudy skies yesterday for a tour of our plant after the quarterly Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin meeting at AlexRenew. Here's to continued regional cooperation to keep the Potomac watershed healthy! #HealthyWaterways #PotomacRiver #WastewaterTreatment #Tour
Join us in welcoming Mr. Mark Schofield to AlexRenew's Board of Directors! Mr. Schofield currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for Virginia Railway Express and has previously held senior financial leadership roles at WMATA. Read a full bio on our website.
🍁🍂 Sneak peek...fall is officially here, and with the start of the new season, our website is also about to get a makeover! Stay tuned as we get ready to launch the new and improved site! #Website #AlexandriaVA #HealthyWaterways #WastewaterTreatment
AlexRenew's lab team plays a critical role at our wastewater treatment plant, analyzing daily samples to help operators run the plant smoothly and efficiently. Learn more about our work at alexrenew.com. #CareerSpotlight #AlexandriaVA #WastewaterTreatment
#Throwback to our Open House this time last year. We loved getting to connect with community members and showcase the work we do on our plant! Coming up, catch us in Alexandria at Spooky Mad Science on Saturday, October 17! #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA #CommunityEvents
🌤️😎 We couldn't ask for better September skies to help highlight the infrastructure protecting public health and our waterways 24/7/365. #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA
AlexRenew is honored to be selected as a finalist for the Chamber ALX 2026 Best in Business awards alongside so many exceptional Alexandria businesses. Read more at the link in our bio. #AlexandriaVA #HealthyWaterways #Business