Water Main Replacement Project To Begin In Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Virginia American Water will kick off a $1.2 million project to upgrade water lines in Old Town Alexandria over the week of Oct. 18.

The water main replacement project seeks to improve the reliability of water service and increase water flows for households and fire protection. Work is expected to begin during the week of Oct. 18 and conclude in May 2022. Final street restorations will happen in summer 2022.

Virginia American Water will upgrade its 6-inch and 8-inch water lines with new 12-inch ductile iron main along South Washington Street from Gibbon Street to Prince Street. The work impacts about 1,700 feet of water main.

Work will happen on South Washington Street and may prompt partial lane closures in both directions at time. At least one lane will remain open to traffic at all times unless a full closure is needed. Access to residential and business properties will be maintained. Drivers and pedestrians will be asked to use caution in areas with work sites. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Work will not happen on weekends unless required to maintain the project timeline. The project contractor is Utilities Unlimited.

Residents can learn more about the project during a virtual information session on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Virginia American Water will provide a project overview and answer frequently asked questions. The meeting will be held through the Microsoft Teams app. Visit https://bit.ly/303P8Kj at the meeting time to join.

Virginia American Water provides water service to approximately 26,000 residential and business customers in the City of Alexandria. It owns and operates its own distribution system, but the water is purchased from Fairfax Water. The water originates from the Potomac River and Occoquan Reservoir and is treated by Fairfax Water.