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The staff at Rivanna is dedicated to improving environmental awareness through education and community outreach. By working closely with our counterparts at the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, our goal is to provide, not only high-quality services to the community, but also be a valuable resource for education.

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Education Center Blog

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Celebrating Year One of Enhanced Drinking Water Treatment

Posted by Katie McIlwee on Apr 18, 2019 in Education Center, Featured, Newsroom, Press Releases, Public Notices, Water | Comments Off on Celebrating Year One of Enhanced Drinking Water Treatment

A year after the first Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filter went into operation as part of the drinking water treatment system for the Charlottesville/Albemarle area, the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority would like to celebrate its success. The road to install GAC contactors at our five largest water treatment plants has been a long one. In 2006, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated regulations related to disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water, making the removal requirements more stringent. DBPs can form when...

Composting in the City of Charlottesville

Posted by Katie McIlwee on Oct 29, 2018 in Community Project, Compost, Education Center, Newsroom, Recycling, Stewardship | Comments Off on Composting in the City of Charlottesville

2018 CITY MARKET COMPOST DROP-OFF PROGRAM COMING TO SEASONAL CLOSE Thank you to everyone who contributed to the City Market composting program this season! As the City Market transforms into the Winter Market (Nov-Dec), the City Market Composting program is winding down with the last day to drop-off your food scraps this Saturday (10/27/2018). We’re thrilled to have seen so many of you visit our drop-off station and are excited to announce the launching of a new composting pilot program for Charlottesville residents. McIntire Recycling...

2018 Imagine a Day without Water

Posted by Katie McIlwee on Sep 10, 2018 in Community Project, Education Center, Featured, Newsroom, Stewardship, Water | Comments Off on 2018 Imagine a Day without Water

Could you go a day without water? No water to drink or use to make food. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or brush your teeth. Firefighters couldn’t put out fires, pools would be closed, and farmers couldn’t water their crops. 2018 Theme: How do you save water? Water is essential for life. You need water for everything from brushing your teeth, growing the food you eat, and making the things you use everyday. Why is water important to you and how do you save water? 2018 Imagine a Day without Water Important...

How to Recycle in Albemarle County (and Charlottesville too!)

Posted by Katie McIlwee on Aug 31, 2018 in Compost, Education Center, Featured, Newsroom, Recycling, Stewardship | Comments Off on How to Recycle in Albemarle County (and Charlottesville too!)

The Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee (SWAAC) has produced a series of videos to educate the public about recycling options and new procedures in Albemarle County. The videos discuss how to separate your recyclables, what facilities offer recycling services, and how to promote a healthy and sustainable environment. For even more information on recycling in Albemarle County, click here. For more information about: Recyclables Accepted Recycling FAQs Composting McIntire Recycling Center Ivy MUC Other posts about...