Permit & Plan Reviews
Review permit and plan reviews processes and policies for different establishments like restaurants, pools, and hotels in Alexandria.
File a Complaint or Concern
Have a concern about a restaurant, pool or hotel? Too many mosquitoes while you are walking your dog? Need a tick identified? Call EH to report your issue:
Water Quality & Safety
The City of Alexandria's water is regulated by many different federal, state, and local offices. Our office issues well permits, and will conduct inspections of wells and marinas. To learn more about other water quality issues in the city, contact the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, Office of Environmental Quality or the Alexandria Sanitation Authority.
Private Wells | Marinas | Fairfax Water | American Water
PFAS Information
Wondering about PFAS, another name for Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)? You can find updated information about PFAS, local regulations, and health guidance from local water quality organization Fairfax Water. Some health guidance shared by Fairfax Water includes:
- Support efforts to protect drinking water sources and keep PFAS out of water supplies.
- Read ingredient lists and choose products without PTFE or perfluoro- or polyfluor- in their names. :
- Cook with stainless steel, cast-iron, glass, or ceramics. Try not to use nonstick cookware.
- Look for coats, hats, and boots labeled “water-resistant.” They are less likely to have PFAS than waterproof products.
- Avoid ordering food in grease-resistant wrappers or containers.
- Avoid carpets and upholstery treated to be stain or water-resistant; decline stain treatment.
- Ask manufacturers if their products have PFAS. These chemicals are often not listed. However, given that many PFAS cannot be measured yet, products cannot be confirmed “PFAS-free.”
Insects, Wildlife, and Diseases
Diseases can be spread by Alexandria wildlife like insects and animals. Alexandria Health Department monitors and helps prevent and respond to diseases in wildlife. Browse information by disease and wildlife: