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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

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A group of people wearing safety vests and helmets walk along a walkway at a wastewater treatment facility. They are near large water tanks, and a tall brick building is visible in the background. The sky is clear.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

🌅 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.

A waterfront walkway at sunrise with benches lining the path. Buildings, including the Alexandria skyline, are visible across the water, under a clear sky.

A person walks along a sunlit promenade at sunrise with seating areas and lampposts lining the path. The promenade overlooks the river.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

📷 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!

A group of people in blue and high vis uniforms with hard hats. In the background is a white-painted pumping station.

AlexRenew staff observe a trainer as he explains part of a large pump.

View of a white-painted pumping station with large pumps and many tubes and pipes.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

#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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🎉 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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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

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Graphic with a blue background and "$5 Bill Credit when you switch to paperless billing" written in white.

Graphic with a blue background and "$5 Annual Bill Credit when you stick with paperless" written in white.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#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

Graphic displaying that RiverRenew captured 89 million gallons of combined sewage and 5 tons of trash over the course of 18 storms between July and September.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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

A group of people in hard hats and safety vests smile in front of a white building with cloudy skies in the background.

A woman in hard hat and safety vests stands in front of wastewater settling tanks and explains something to a group of people on a tour.

People in hard hats and safety vests inside a laboratory listen as a staff member explains the lab.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🍁🍂 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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#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

Several people in hard hats and safety vests on a tour of a wastewater treatment plant.

A man leans over a table as an AlexRenew staff member signs him up for a tour.

A woman reads an AlexRenew storybook to a young family.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌤️😎 We couldn't ask for better September skies to help highlight the infrastructure protecting public health and our waterways 24/7/365. #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA

aerial view overlooking a wastewater treatment plant with Alexandria's skyline in the background and partly cloudy skies overhead.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The AlexRenew Board of Directors thanks Mr. Mark Jinks for his service on the Board. Appointed in 2022, Mr. Jinks helped guide AlexRenew through the the first green bond issuance by a VA authority, RiverRenew, and more. Thank you, Mr. Jinks! Full story at the link in our bio.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🌏 💧 Bringing global lessons home: we’re excited to celebrate engineer Maria Claudia Rubio for representing AlexRenew on the WEF Circular Water Economy Tour of South Korea. Read more at the link in our bio. #WastewaterTreatment #CircularWaterEconomy #Innovation #International

A group of people hold a banner saying South Korea Study Tour beneath the entrance to the Korea Water Cluster.

A woman in a hard hat stands next to a sign for K-Water.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Attention Alexandria Community: Crews will be closing a small section of RiverRenew Plaza for a few hours on Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, as they complete work on the diversion structure.

Text reading "Attention Alexandria community: RiverRenew Plaza partial closure Wednesday, 9/9 and Thursday, 9/10.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How does Anammox help with wastewater treatment? Two of our engineers explain how these “red bugs” save resources by shortcutting the nitrogen removal process. #ScienceFriday #WastewaterTreatment #ProcessInnovation

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Wondering what the inside of the RiverRenew pumping station looks like? Here are a few scenes from last week’s training session as our plant staff learn how to operate and maintain the system. #RiverRenew #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA

A room full of pipes painted teal, purple, and silver.

Four people in high vis and safety vests examine a large underground pump.

Five people walk next to a white building.

Three people examine a large underground pump.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In August, the #RiverRenew tunnel system captured over 25 million gallons of combined sewage overflows, bringing us to over 52 million gallons captured, 11 overflow events prevented, and 3 tons of debris collected in the past two months. Learn more at alexrenew.com/riverrenew.

Graphic saying that RiverRenew captured 52 million gallons in July and August.

Purple graphic saying that RiverRenew prevented 11 overflows in July and August.

Graphic saying that RiverRenew colleted 3 tons trash and debris in July and August.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

✨ Career Spotlight: What’s it like to work as an accountant at a wastewater treatment plant? AlexRenew’s finance team is a key part of the work we do. Learn more about our work at alexrenew.com. #WastewaterTreatment #CareerSpotlight #AlexandriaVA

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#Throwback to this shot of the Waterfront Tunnel under construction in 2023. When it rains, this 2.2-mile long tunnel now transports combined sewage overflows from Old Town Alexandria to AlexRenew for treatment. #RiverRenew #AlexandriaVA #Construction

Photo of a 12-foot diameter tunnel under construction with a person standing to the side for scale.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Did you know that Moxie is named after Anammox, the bacteria that can remove harmful ammonia and nitrite from wastewater? Last week Moxie visited Hampton Roads Sanitation District, the source of the Anammox bacteria for our plant. Learn more at the link in our bio!

Two men crouch behind a small cardboard cutout of a cartoon girl with purple hair, in front of the HRSD York River Treatment Plant sign.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Last week we picked up a fresh batch of Anammox bacteria (aka "red bugs"). These unique bacteria will help us remove nitrite and ammonia from wastewater more efficiently. Read more at the link in our bio! #Annamox #WastewaterTreatment #ProcessUpgrades #AlexandriaVA

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

✨Staff Spotlight on last week's Operations Team Lead training session. Regular training gives our staff a chance to strengthen skills, share knowledge – and have some fun along the way! #WastewaterIndustry #AlexandriaVA #EmployeeAppreciation

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

✨ Career spotlight: What's it like to work in safety? Safety is a top priority at AlexRenew, and Safety Manager Alex Ribgy runs year-round trainings with staff to recognize hazards and reduce risk. #CareerSpotlight #SafetyFirst #WastewaterTreatment #AlexandriaVA

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The newest building on our plant has come a long way this summer! Building P sits on top of our 12-story underground pumping station. Once complete, we'll seek Envision Gold and LEED Gold certifications. #Sustainability #RiverRenew #BeforeAndAfter #AlexandriaVA

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

AlexRenew treats wastewater for more than 320,000 people in @alexandriavagov.bsky.social and @fairfaxcounty.gov, helping improve water quality in the Potomac River and local tributaries 24/7/365. This #NationalWaterQualityMonth, see what you can do to keep our water systems healthy.

Blue AlexRenew graphic for National Water Quality Month encouraging residents to protect pipes and water by flushing only toilet paper, keeping grease out of drains, properly disposing of medications, and safely discarding household chemicals.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Last week we were honored to receive the 2026 Excellence in Youth Engagement Award from the @alexandriavagov.bsky.social Summer Youth Engagement Program! The wastewater industry offers a wide variety of careers, and we always appreciate the chance to share our paths with students.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

#ByTheNumbers In July, RiverRenew captured 27 million gallons of combined sewage and 1.8 tons of trash and debris across five rainfall events, with no overflows into the Potomac River. Exciting to see RiverRenew already making our waterways healthier!

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The text "July 26 RiverRenew at work: 1.8 tons trash and debris collected" written on a dark blue background.

The text "July 26 RiverRenew at work: 5 overflow events prevented" written on a dark blue background.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🙌 Shout out to our 2026 summer interns! These three talented high schoolers have supported our mission and gained skills in IT, human resources, and water quality monitoring. Thank you to our interns for their hard work! #NationalInternDay #AlexandriaVA #SummerInternship

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What a beautiful morning for a plant tour! Staff and interns from the @alexandriavagov.bsky.social Environmental Quality office joined one of our operators to discuss our treatment process and career paths in the wastewater industry. #ProfessionalDevelopment #WastewaterIndustry #AlexandriaVA

Two interns in high vis vests and hard hats listen as an operator in the same safety gear gestures with her hands.

Four interns in high vis vests and hard hats listen as an operator in a high vis vest and hard hat explains something. In the background is a wastewater treatment plant and crane.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

RiverRenew prevented 11 million gallons of combined sewer overflows from entering the Potomac River and its tributaries during last night's storm, the largest since we started accepting flows on July 1, 2026. Here's to healthier waterways! #WastewaterTreatment #RiverRenew

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

AlexRenew sits on a relatively small parcel of land. Surrounded by a cemetery on one side and I-495 on the other, we've often had to expand vertically instead of horizontally since we began operations in 1956. Constraints make for creative solutions!

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Hand-on training is a key part of professional development for our team. Last week our Maintenance staff leveled up their precision assembly and install techniques on specially designed simulators to increase our equipment's lifespan. #TrainingInAction

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Talk about a birthday gift! 🎂 Last night, RiverRenew prevented 1,000,000 gallons of combined sewage from overflowing into the Potomac River—making this weekend’s celebration of Alexandria’s 277th Birthday a little cleaner and a lot greener. #PotomacRiver #AlexandriaVA

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We appreciated getting to share the ins and outs of running a wastewater treatment plant with high schoolers at a Virginia Tech summer engineering program yesterday! #WastewaterTreatment #STEM #Engineering #CareerExploration

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Celebrating 4th of July and America's 250th anniversary! From AlexRenew to our community, wishing everyone a fun and safe holiday weekend.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate #RiverRenew, and to the staff, agencies, organizations, partners, and community members who helped make this project a reality. 🎉 👏 💧

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🎉 🎉 🎉 RIVERRENEW IS LIVE! The RiverRenew tunnel system is now fully operational, a MAJOR step towards cleaner, healthier waterways for our region. Read more at the link in our bio. #RiverRenew #AlexandriaVA #HealthierWaterways #WastewaterInfrastructure

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Attention AlexRenew customers: Our adopted rate adjustment and base charge go into effect tomorrow, July 1. The two-year rate adjustment helps fund RiverRenew and supports upgrades at our treatment plant. For more information about our rates, visit the link in our bio.

photo of a plaza overlooking a river with benches on it. Text above the photo reads "AlexRenew customers: Our adopted rate adjustment and base charge go into effect on July 1, 2026."

photo of a plaza overlooking a river with benches on it. Text above the photo reads "The two-year rate adjustment helps fund RiverRenew and supports upgrades at our treatment plant."

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

2 days to RiverRenew! In 2025 we celebrated the completion of the Hooffs Run Interceptor and restoration of African American Heritage Park. Community engagement has been central to RiverRenew since Day 1. #Countdown #RiverRenew #AlexandriaVA

Photo of a crowd of people examining large RiverRenew signs. Below the image is written "2 days to RiverRenew"

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Mark your calendars for June 30! 🎉 It’s almost Virginia’s Water & Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible people at #AlexRenew who work around the clock to protect our waterways and keep our community healthy.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

3 days to RiverRenew! 2024 #throwback to the final inspection of the Waterfront Tunnel. The tunnel runs 2.2 miles along Alexandria’s Waterfront, transporting combined sewage overflows from Old Town to AlexRenew for treatment. #RiverRenew #Countdown #AlexandriaVA

Photo of a shiny large tunnel with a person in high vis construction gear walking through it. "3 days to RiverRenew" is written beneath in white.

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AlexRenew @alexrenew.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

4 days to RiverRenew! #Throwback to 2023 and this view of the screening shaft under construction. The screening shaft now houses the clamshell and rake system, which removes debris from the Waterfront Tunnel before flows continue through the pumping station.

Looking up from the bottom of a large tunnel with scaffolding and construction equipment lining the walls. The tunnel is lit up with bright lights. "4 days to RiverRenew" is written beneath.

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