AlexRenew
LightNews LightNews
banner
alexrenew.bsky.social
AlexRenew
@alexrenew.bsky.social
110 followers 21 following 62 posts
We are independent public authority that treats Alexandria’s wastewater to improve our local waterways.
M-F 8am-5pm | Billing M-F 6am-6pm | https://linktr.ee/alexrenew
Posts Replies Media Videos
alexrenew.bsky.social
Thank you to Audrey Davis for sharing stories of Black history in Alexandria at our all team meeting today! Ms. Davis is the director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, as well as the Director of the African American History division for the Office of Historic Alexandria.

Photo of a room of people in safety vests and jackets listening to an elderly seated Black woman at the front as she gestures toward a powerpoint slide.
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Attention AlexRenew customers: our administrative office serves as a polling location for special elections today, February 10. Please visit our 24/7 online portal at MyAlexRenew.com to review account information or make an online payment.
Graphic with text in blue and red on a white background explaining that AlexRenew is a polling location for special elections on Tuesday, February 10. The bottom quarter of the graphic is a photo of the treatment plant with a blue cloudy sky in the background.
February 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
alexrenew.bsky.social
In 2024, AlexRenew completed work on the Commonwealth Interceptor, designed to help reduce combined sewer overflows in Alexandria. As part of this project, the African American Heritage Park trail reopened last year with new wayfinding signs. Visit the park at 500 Holland Lane in Alexandria.
Graphic with a photo of a park in the background. Green and black text inside a cream box in the center says "explore African American Heritage Park", while two yellow sun-shaped decorations on the top and bottom are labelled with Black History Month and February 2026. Graphic with a photo of a park in the background. Green and black text inside a cream box in the center says "Find more African American historic sites in Alexandria at link in bio", while two yellow sun-shaped decorations on the top and bottom are labelled with Black History Month and February 2026.
February 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
📖 March 2 is National Read Across America Day! Join us in our educational lobby from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for story time as we follow Moxie and friends though our children’s book series to learn about wastewater treatment. Details at https://alexrenew.com/story-time
Bright yellow graphic advertising Story Time with Moxie and friends in playful blue font. At the bottom of the graphic are cartoon book spines and Moxie sitting with pet turtle Turbo.
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Join us in celebrating Black History Month in Alexandria! Whether you walk through African American Heritage Park, or see a concert or open mic, there are many ways to recognize the contributions of Black communities to our history. See more events at https://www.alexandriava.gov/BlackHistoryMonth
Red, black, and green graphic saying "Black History Month February 2026". Decorative stripes run vertically down each side, and two yellow sun shapes sit at the top and bottom. Graphic explaining there is a list of Black History Month Alexandria events at the link in bio. Behind the text is a photo of several people walking through a park.
February 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Heads up – there’s a new pocket park in Alexandria! Last week the RiverRenew team completed work on the park, which is across from the intersection of Daingerfield Road and Duke St. We’re looking forward to spending more time here once the snow and ice melt! #riverrenew #alexandriava
photo of a brick walkway leading to a small outdoor seating area with tables, surrounded by planting beds. A sunset in the background between brick buildings is red and blue.
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Attention AlexRenew customers: our administrative offices are closed today due to weather. Please visit myalexrenew.com to pay your bill or contact our customer service team.

Shoutout to the essential staff who keep our wastewater treatment plant running 24/7, even in the snow!
January 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Looking for a kid’s activity to pass the time during the storm this weekend? Join AlexRenew's ambassador Moxie on our website for word searches, coloring pages, and more water-themed activities. Link in bio❄️ #alexrenew #alexandriava #stemeducation #snowday
January 23, 2026 at 1:23 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Join us at the City of Alexandria’s Utility Resource Fair on January 31 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. to learn about our options for interest-free payment plans, emergency bill credits for past-due balances, and other questions. Details at https://alexrenew.com/events/utility-resource-fair-city-alexandria
Graphic with a background photo of people at a table looking at brochures. Text in front of the background written in blue explains the same information as the post caption. The AlexRenew logo is in blue at the top of the graphic.
January 22, 2026 at 2:42 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Need an activity for a cold winter day? We love this kid-friendly experiment to grow snowflake salt crystals! See the full instructions at the link in our bio.
Cartoon purple-haired Moxie wearing earmuffs and a scarf with her pet turtle Turbo, who is wearing a red hat and scarf, stand on the left side of an image on a snowbank. In the background is a paved park and snowflakes falling down. At the bottom of the image is written "ready for a winter science activity?" Graphic with a light blue background, illustrated snowbanks along the bottom third, and the AlexRenew logo in the top right. In the center is written "Step 1: Cut out paper snowflakes". Graphic with a light blue background, illustrated snowbanks along the bottom third, and the AlexRenew logo in the top right. In the center is written "Step 2: Submerge cutouts in a supersaturated solution of table salt and water". Graphic with a light blue background, illustrated snowbanks along the bottom third, and the AlexRenew logo in the top right. In the center is written "Step 3: Watch the salt crystals form over a few days!".
January 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
The weather was perfect yesterday for a tour of the plant with Chesapeake Bay Commission! We always appreciate the chance to share more about the planning, technology, and people-power it takes to keep our waterways clean and our community healthy.
Photo of a group of people in hard hats and safety vests listening to a staff member explain part of the treatment process, with a blue sky and orange sunset in the background. A group of people in hard hats and safety vests stand in a cavernous building lobby under construction as a man at the front talks.
January 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
We are hosting the Northern Virginia Wastewater Institute Operations Workshop February 3-6!

This workshop is for operators pursuing certification and those interested in an operations career. More details at https://alexrenew.com/regional-institute
Graphic with an image of Virginia in blue with a yellow underline, with Northern Virginia Wastewater Institute written in black on yellow. Below is written: Operations Workshop, February 3-6, 2026 -Space is limited to 50 participants -Class 2 and Class 1 exam material -Cost: $100 per day (lunch included) Register today is written against a blue background at the bottom.
January 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
From safeguarding our waterways to celebrating the grand opening RiverRenew Plaza, unveiling a revitalized African Heritage Park, welcoming more than 200 community members to our open house, and advancing the city’s largest infrastructure project (1/2)
December 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
From the AlexRenew family to yours, wishing you a warm and cozy winter solstice this weekend! #alexrenew #alexandriava

📷 image: winter sunrise over the AlexRenew wastewater treatment plant.
industrial buildings silhouetted against an orange rising sun.
December 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Household expenses can add up, especially during the holidays. AlexRenew’s Lifeline Emergency Assistance Program can help with up to a $1,000 bill credit for anyone with a past-due balance. Signing up is easy – just email billing@alexrenew.com or call us at (703) 721-3500. https://alexrenew.com/LEAP
Graphic with the same words as the caption written in light blue, along with the AlexRenew and LEAP logos on top.
December 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Support your neighbors by donating to LEAP on #GivingTuesday today.

LEAP provides emergency bill credits to eligible customers with a past-due balance. 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly to AlexRenew customers in need.
https://www.dollarenergy.org/donation/alexrenew/
Graphic with a purple background and the AlexRenew and LEAP logos at the top and a blue Giving Tuesday hearts design at the bottom. Support Your Community is written in dark blue at the bottom.
December 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Support your neighbors on #GivingTuesday next week by donating to AlexRenew’s utility assistance program. LEAP provides emergency bill credits for past-due balances. 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly to AlexRenew customers in need. https://www.dollarenergy.org/donation/alexrenew/
Graphic with AlexRenew and LEAP logos at the top, "Support Your Community" written in purple in the middle, and a pattern of purple Giving Tuesday hearts at the bottom.
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Alexandria’s newest community waterfront space is a perfect place to catch a sunrise this time of year. ☀️ Tag us on socials to share your Promenade moment with us!

#PendletonPromenade #AlexRenew #AlexandriaVA
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
🚽 Toilets are under pressure from floods, droughts, and ageing infrastructure.
We’re helping make sanitation future-ready by upgrading Alexandria's wastewater infrastructure.

👉 Learn more or join in: www.worldtoiletday.org #WorldToiletDay
Illustration looking up at a toilet on a pedestal, floating on water with a glacier and mountains in the background. The UN Water World Toilet Day logo is in the upper right.
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
We know that household bills can pile up sometimes. The Lifeline Emergency Assistance Program supports our community with up to $1,000 in emergency credit for anyone with a past-due balance. Signing up is easy – just email billing@alexrenew.com or call us at (703) 721-3500
Graphic with purple words: Many households experience unexpected financial challenges. LEAP provides emergency bill credit up to $1,000 for any customer with a past-due balance.
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
We are grateful for our veterans here at AlexRenew who work hard to protect public health and our waterways every day. AlexRenew offices are closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observation of Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Attention AlexRenew customers: Our administrative office serves as a polling location on Tuesday, November 4. Please visit our 24/7 online portal at myalexrenew.com to review account information or make an online payment.
Graphic with a photo of the wastewater treatment plant skyline in the bottom third, and "Attention AlexRenew customers: our lobby is closed on Tuesday, November 4th" written above in blue and red font.
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
alexrenew.bsky.social
A veces la vida nos presenta gastos inesperados. El Programa LEAP de AlexRenew ofrece un crédito de hasta $1,000 a cualquier persona con un saldo vencido. Registrarse es fácil— simplemente mande un mensaje a billing@alexrenew.com o llámenos al (703) 721-3500.
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Sometimes life throws unexpected expenses our way. AlexRenew’s Lifeline Emergency Assistance Program can help with up to $1,000 in bill credit for anyone with a past-due balance. Signing up is easy – just email billing@alexrenew.com or call us at (703) 721-3500.

Graphic with the AlexRenew and LEAP logos and a photo of a parent with a child on top of his shoulders facing away from the camera. Purple accents line the graphic, and the same text as in the caption is written across all graphics. Graphic with the AlexRenew and LEAP logos and a photo of a parent with a child on top of his shoulders facing away from the camera. Purple accents line the graphic, and the same text as in the caption is written across all graphics.
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
alexrenew.bsky.social
Need a little help with your sewer bill? You're not alone! Come find us at the City of Alexandria's Utility Resource Fair today from 1-5pm to learn about our options for interest-free payment plans, emergency bill credits, and more. Details at https://alexrenew.com/events/utility-resource-fair
photo of people chatting over an informational table. Text in front of the photo on a white background repeats the event Details listed in the caption.
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM