Find essential information and rates for Virginia Beach’s utility providers, including electricity, water, natural gas, telecommunications, and waste management services. Easily connect with the right providers to set up, manage, or update your business and residential utilities.
Utility Information
Utility | Rate |
|---|---|
Electricity (cents per kWh) | $0.062 |
Natural Gas (per 1,000 cubic feet) | $5.08 |
Water (per 1,000 gallons) | $4.90 |
Sewer (per 1,000 gallons) | Virginia Beach charges a flat fee based on connection size. The Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) charges are based on volumetric water use. |
Note: Water and sewer connection fee reimbursement is available for businesses locating in APZ-1. Additional charges and connection fees apply in both localities for sewer and water . Monthly charges vary by meter size .
Sources: Electricity & Natural Gas: U.S. Department of Energy, December 2020 Industrial Rates; Water and Sewer Rates : Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, 2021
Verify your property is in APZ-1Virginia Beach's potable water originates from Lake Gaston. Learn more about the specifics of the Lake Gaston water supply pipeline.
Water Source
Lake Gaston Capacity/Demand | Million gallons per day (mgd) |
|---|---|
Current capacity | 50 mgd |
Average daily demand | 30.8 mgd |
Source: City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities, 2021
Wastewater Treatment
The city operates and maintains over 400 sewer pumping stations. A pumping station collects the wastewater collected by the gravity system and pumps it into a sanitary sewer force main for delivery to Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) for treatment
Capacity/Demand | Million gallons per day (mgd) |
|---|---|
Current capacity | 54 mgd |
Average daily demand | 26 mgd |
Source: City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities
Download HRSD Rate Schedule- Dominion Energy is the electric power provider.
- Virginia Natural Gas is the natural gas provider. The rate per CCF or MCF varies based on the level of service that the customer chooses.
The Virginia Beach MSA features one of the nation’s most advanced telecommunications networks, with multiple providers. The City of Virginia Beach has about 150 miles of fiber infrastructure connecting 70 sites and serving 110 city buildings in addition to the Virginia Beach City Public Schools' 120 miles of fiber. (Source: City of Virginia Beach)
Media | Number of Services |
|---|---|
Daily Newspapers (MSA) | 3 |
Local Television Stations (MSA) | 12 |
Radio Stations (MSA) | 24 AM/49 FM |
Cable Service (MSA) | Available |
Post Office (VB) | 15 facilities |
Source: Virginia Beach Economic Development
Provider | Service | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
Virginia Beach Public Utilities | Water | 757-385-4631 |
Hampton Roads Sanitation District | Sewer | 757-460-2491 |
Dominion Energy | Electricity | 866-366-4357 |
Virginia Natural Gas | Natural Gas | 877-572-3342 |
Cox Communications | Internet/Cable/Phone | www.cox.com/business/home.html 866-456-9944 |
Lumos | Telecommunications Cable | |
Verizon Communications | Internet/Cable/Phone | 757-954-6222 |
Source: Virginia Beach Economic Development, 2023
NOTE: Additional providers may be available depending on the utility or service.