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Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) has canceled the monthly test of the Sugar Hollow Dam High Water Alert System. The recent winter weather caused delays in installing the new siren. Crews plan to be on-site in the morning to remove the old siren and install the new one. As a result, the alert system will be offline during the scheduled test. During installation and initial startup, residents might hear the siren activate briefly. If heard, there is no need to seek higher ground.
RWSA monthly testing will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
More information about the Sugar Hollow Dam High Water Alert System can be found online at https://rivannawater.org/sugar-hollow-dam-high-water-alert-system/
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Upcoming: Sugar Hollow Dam Siren Upgrade & Testing Notice
Our partners at the Rivanna Authorities (RWSA) will be installing an upgraded siren at the Sugar Hollow Dam this week. The new system is designed to be heard from a greater distance.
Installation Testing – Tuesday, December 9, 2025
During installation and initial startup, residents may briefly hear the siren activate. No action is required during this testing.
Monthly System Test – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10 am
Regular monthly testing of the Sugar Hollow Dam High Water Alert System will occur as scheduled. This test includes remote activation from the South Rivanna Water Treatment Plant and may be audible to those nearby.
Please note that there is no need to seek higher ground during the test. The test will include several blasts lasting a few minutes each and should conclude by 11 am. More information about the Sugar Hollow Dam High Water Alert System, visit their website at 🔗
https://rivannawater.org/sugar-hollow-dam-high-water-alert-system/.
- Dec 09
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- Dec 08
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Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, the Albemarle County Office Buildings will be closing at 2 pm on Monday, December 8, 2025. There will be a delayed start at 10 am on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
We encourage our community to avoid traveling on the roadways during this winter storm to allow for emergency vehicles and snow removal.
If you must go out:
- Visit 511Virginia.org for real-time road conditions
- Keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you.
- Remember, it takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
- Don’t drive distracted.
- Avoid slamming on your brakes.
If you haven't already, sign up for emergency alerts at www.cua911.gov/alerts.
