Good Neighbor
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The Alexandria Sanitation Authority is committed to its community. Few people walking down Eisenhower Avenue, playing ball at the Lee Center, or eating outside Whole Foods on a warm day are aware that less than a half-mile away is a fully-functioning wastewater reclamation facility. That is no accident – we went the extra mile to control odors, use renewable energy sources, and reduce the number of trucks rumbling through our neighborhood.
We are also an active participant in local organizations and efforts dedicated to quality water, including the City of Alexandria’s Eco-City, Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission, Earth Force, the Alice Ferguson Foundation, and the Virginia Water Environment Association – just to name a few.
Employees here at ASA go to great lengths to give back to the community through volunteer work in our area. Staff donated their time and energy to be involved with Earth Force’s 2010 Youth Summit, Earth Day 2010 at Ben Brenman Park, and the 22nd Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup.
In addition, we share our facility with the Alexandria Fire Department and Alexandria Police Department for their training needs. Highlights of the trainings recently conducted onsite include confined space and rope rescue exercises, SWAT operations, fire safety, and K-9 unit trainings.
