Latest Public Utilities Department News Releases

Water Main Repair at Princess Anne Road and Holland Road Complete: Detour Expected to be Lifted This Afternoon

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 · 12:20 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities has repaired the broken water main at the intersection of Princess Anne and Holland roads. Currently, the section of road in which the repairs took place is in the process of being repaved. Crews anticipate paving to be compl... ​

“Water Pirates” to Teach Students How to Use Water Wisely

Monday, October 08, 2012 · 09:00 am
  Over the next few weeks, the National Theatre for Children’s production of the Water Pirates of Neverland will entertain thousands of Virginia Beach elementary school students while educating them about the importance of using water wisely.   Each year, in partnership w... ​

Salem Woods Sanitary Sewer Repair to Affect Traffic

Friday, September 14, 2012 · 03:00 pm
Starting this Monday, the Department of Public Utilities will begin replacing a sanitary sewer line at Willimantic Drive in the Salem Woods section of the city. During the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., a portion of the 1500 block of Willimantic Drive will be closed to th... ​

Weekend Repair Work at Kempsville Road Canceled

Friday, September 14, 2012 · 11:00 am
The Department of Public Utilities has canceled the water valve repair work scheduled for this Sunday in the 900 block of Kempsville Road. A new date for repairs has not yet been scheduled. For more information on this project, contact Gene Rainey with Virginia Beach Publi... ​

Kempsville Road Traffic to be Affected Sunday by Repair Work

Thursday, September 13, 2012 · 01:15 pm
On Sunday, Sept. 16, Public Utilities will begin replacing a broken water valve in the 900 block of Kempsville Road, in front of the Kempsville water tower. Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., the northbound and southbound left lanes in the 800 and 900 blocks of Kempsvil... ​

Sanitary Sewer Project to Affect Traffic on Waverly Drive for Several Weeks

Monday, September 10, 2012 · 12:00 pm
On Monday, Sept. 17, the Department of Public Utilities will begin a three-month project to replace sanitary sewer lines in the 200 block of Waverly Drive. The existing sanitary sewer lines have multiple defects and need to be replaced to ensure continued quality service to ... ​

Traffic Lanes Closed Due to Water Main Break

Thursday, July 26, 2012 · 08:00 am
Virginia Beach Public Utilities is currently repairing an 8-inch water main in the 4700 block of Indian River Road between South Indepenedence and Stumpy Lake.   In order to safely make repairs, traffic lanes in both directions are closed until 4 p.m.  Motorists should... ​

Free Water Refills at More Than 20 Virginia Beach Shops and Restaurants

Monday, July 02, 2012 · 10:00 am
With recent temperatures pushing 100 degrees, it’s important to stay hydrated. More than 20 Virginia Beach shops and restaurants are helping citizens do just that.  Anyone who brings a reusable water bottle into one of these participating locations can get free – yes, free! ... ​

Public Utilities Citywide Surveying Project Underway

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · 11:45 am
Virginia Beach Public Utilities has contracted with the Timmons Group to survey and record GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates of sanitary sewer manhole locations in select areas of the city. Several two-person survey teams will be conducting visual inspections an... ​

Drinking Water Quality All Clear near Princess Anne Plaza

Saturday, May 26, 2012 · 10:00 am
City of Virginia Beach residents were notified on Friday, May 25, that a single water distribution system sample near the intersection of Rosemont Road and South Plaza Trail had tested positive for E-coli.  Follow-up testing did not confirm E-coli.  However, as a precaution,... ​