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AlexRenew to inspect manhole covers in Alexandria

By James Cullum
New manhole cover (image via City of Alexandria)

Over the next several weeks, AlexRenew will inspect manholes all over Alexandria.

The inspections will move from east to west across the city, and will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, according to the utility.

“We do not expect any traffic disruptions,” AlexRenew said on social media.

Last year, the city installed 870 stainless steel manhole cover inserts to help with flooding in the Four Mile Run, Commonwealth and Taylor Run sewer sheds.

“Manhole inserts are one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce inflow into the sanitary sewer system,” AlexRenew said in a release. “Inflow into sanitary sewers can overwhelm the capacity of the sewer system, which can lead to sewer backups in basements.”

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.