Announcements

Guidance for Flushing Building Plumbing Systems after Prolonged Shutdown
Water quality within buildings that have been vacant or have seen little use during the pandemic restrictions may be impacted due to the closure.

COVID-19 Legal Processing for Engineering
During this time when City Hall is closed to the public to minimize spread of the COVID-19 virus, DPU Engineering has adopted an alternate method of receiving and processing paper legal documents.

New Water Rates Jan. 1, 2020
New water and sewer rates become effective Jan. 1, 2020.

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Public Utilities Department

Phone: 757-382-6352	Fax: 382-8546	Email: water@cityofchesapeake.net
Address: City Hall, 2nd floor, 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
After 5 p.m. Water Emergencies: 757-382-3550

The Chesapeake Public Utilities Department provides drinking water and waste water collection services. As an enterprise fund, the department generates its own revenue from user fees not taxes. Our vision is to provide our customers a reliable and sufficient supply of safe drinking water and a reliable wastewater collection system through responsive, efficient and cost effective operation. Read our full vision, values, and philosophy statement.

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Chesapeake Water

Chesapeake has two water treatment plants: the Northwest River Water Treatment Plant and the Lake Gaston Water Treatment Plant. In 2017, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) declared the City of Chesapeake the Peoples' Choice in its Tap Water Taste Test. Learn more about the City's drinking water.

Rates & Fees

Currently, the set-up fee is $10. The minimum water bill is $45.72 and $5.15 for every 748 gallons (or one consumption) over the minimum. The minimum sewer bill is $22.12 and $4.90 for every 748 gallons over the minimum. The minimum covers 4,488 gallons (or six consumptions). For more details, visit Rates & Fees.

Engineering Services

Engineering Services offers assistance regarding the City's water and sanitary sewer system; reviews plans for all new development projects and assigns connection fees for all new construction. For more information, visit Engineering Services.