Waterline Break Impacting Rt. 29 N
UPDATE: 2-1-18 @ 8:15am: As of 11:30pm on 1-31-18, the waterline has been repaired and service has been fully restored. Approximately 25 feet of pipe was replaced. Both lanes of northbound Rt. 29 are currently open. RWSA will coordinate with the repaving contractor and VDOT to restore the northbound section, of Rt. 29 impacted by this work, at a later date; updates on traffic impacts will be provided at that time. 1-31-18 @ 1:24pm: At about 7:00 am this morning, there was a break in a 12-inch waterline located in the median of US 29 approximately 1,100 feet south of Lewis and Clark...
Read MoreLane Closure on Rt. 240 in Crozet, January 16, 2018
Update 1-22-18: Due to inclement weather, the work originally scheduled for January 16, 2018 was unable to take place. This work has been rescheduled for Wednesday January 24 to Thursday January 25, 2018. The scope of work remains the same: Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, along with Faulconer Construction, will be performing water line repair work. The repair will take place on Route 240 near Park Ridge Drive in Crozet, VA and is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am. Traffic control will be present and will consist of a lane shift into the painted median, to minimize the impact on through...
Read MoreFrozen Reservoir Safety Warning
##Press Release## Due to prolonged freezing temperatures, many of the reservoirs have partially frozen areas of ice. In partnership with the Parks and Recreation Departments for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority would like to remind the community that all activities on the ice, at all recreational waters, are prohibited due to the related dangers. For more information, please contact: City of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation, 434-970-3260 Albemarle County Parks & Recreation, 434-296-5844 ...
Read More2017-2018 Christmas Tree Recycling Program
The Christmas Tree recycling program, run by the Albemarle County Parks and Rec Department, recycles discarded Christmas Trees. These trees are then chipped into mulch and offered to the public for free. The program has been in operation since 1988 and has collected an average of 2,300 trees annually, which yields over 110 cubic yards of wood chips. Combining forces with the “Charlottesville Curb Side Pick Up”, the joint programs collected 4,200 trees, yielding 201 cubic yards of wood chips in 2016-2017. These services reduce the impact on our landfill and help citizens find a place to...
Read MoreImagine a Day without Water Art Poster Contest Winners Announced
CONTACT: Jill Greiner Water Conservation Program Coordinator City of Charlottesville (434) 970-3877 greinerj@charlottesville.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17th, 2017 Imagine a Day without Water Art Poster Contest Winners Announced Charlottesville and Albemarle County, VA – The City of Charlottesville, the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA), and Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) participated in their third annual “Imagine a Day without Water,” a national campaign to educate and inspire the community about the value and importance of water that...
Read MoreNew Ivy Transfer Station Groundbreaking
##Press Release## New Ivy Transfer Station Groundbreaking Charlottesville, VA – November 15, 2017 Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is excited to announce that construction is beginning for the new Ivy Transfer Station. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Friday November 17, 2017 at 10:00 am. The Ivy Transfer Station is located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Rivanna’s Chairman of the Board of Directors Mike Gaffney, Executive Director Bill Mawyer, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors member Dr. Liz Palmer, and local businessman Mr. Randy Layman will deliver...
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