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 > City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Government > City Agencies, Departments, and Offices > Departments > Public Utilities Department > Engineering Services

Engineering Services



COVID-19 Legal Processing for Engineering

DPU Engineering has adopted an alternate method of receiving and processing paper legal documents with original signatures. Developers, consultants and builders shall send documents to DPU by US Mail or place in the drop boxes at City Hall. In the transmittal, include an e-mail address and contact information for the individual sending the document.  The document should be addressed to a specific person in DPU Engineering. If unsure of the specific person, please call (757) 382-6671. The mailing address is: 

City of Chesapeake
Public Utilities Engineering
P.O. Box 15225
Chesapeake, VA 23328

Upon receipt of the document, it will be routed to the appropriate staff member for review and processing, and an e-mail message will be sent acknowledging receipt of the document. Upon approval and recordation of the document, an electronic copy will be sent.


Engineering and construction services offered by the Public Utilities Department include:

  • Assistance regarding the City's water and sanitary sewer system
  • Review of plans for all new development projects which impact the utility system
  • Assignment of connection fees for all new construction
  • Development of City-funded public water and sanitary sewer projects
  • Preliminary cost estimates and feasibility studies
  • Assistance in the coordination of state highway projects and utility construction or relocation
  • Issuance of Northwest River Run-off Control Permits
  • Ensures compliance with the Virginia Underground Damage Prevention Act (underground water and sanitary sewer location)
  • Administers the state-mandated cross-connection control program for the City
    • Effective Cross Connection Control Programs – Hip Pocket Tools for Operators Adobe pdf icon
  • Maintenance of all utility plans and utility engineering records. 
Forms & Policies

Try our quick link guide for agreements, checklists and connection fee forms. Also, find links to local and regional Public Utilities Policies. 

Contact information
Phone Numbers
Office Engineering
757-382-6671
Records 757-382-6672
GIS 757-382-6127
Field Engineering 757-382-3411
Utility Location 757-382-3411
Cross-Connection 757-382-3414
Email
water@cityofchesapeake.net
Office Engineering Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Field Engineering Hours
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
FAX
Office Engineering
757-382-8352
Field Engineering 757-382-3413
Office locations

The Office Engineering section is located on the second floor of City Hall at 306 Cedar Road. The Field Engineering section is located at 906 Executive Boulevard. 

Connection Information

Cost Participation Program

The Cost Participation Program (CPP) was initiated to provide the opportunity for neighborhoods without public water and sewer to petition the City for these Services.

Temporary Meters

Any contractor can get a temporary construction meter. To obtain a temporary construction meter the applicant must complete an application and agreement for the temporary construction meter. A $150 meter installation fee (5/8" meter) must be paid at the time of application. Call 382-6050, or 382-6671.

Backflow Prevention Program

Backflow is the undesirable reversal of flow of non-drinkable water or other substance into the public water system or consumer’s drinking water system. A cross-connection is any connection between a public water system or consumer’s potable water system and non-potable water or other substance. An example is the public water system and a homeowner’s landscape irrigation system. Only through cross-connection controls and backflow prevention can we be assured that other substances are not contaminating our water system.  

Chesapeake Public Utilities has an inspection program to ensure these protections are in place in commercial buildings and businesses. Homeowners may purchase devices for their outside hose faucets from hardware stores.

For more information about backflow and cross-connection contact Public Utilities Engineering at 757-382-6671.

Cross Connection Resources

  • Effective Cross Connection Control Programs Adobe pdf icon
  • Virginia Department of Health Cross Connection Control Regulations
Utility Marking

Miss Utility is a statewide program to mark existing underground utilities of all kinds before excavation. This program helps reduce the incidence of accidental cutting of cables, water and sewer lines.

  • Before you dig, call 1-800-552-7001, or call 811 in Virginia.
  • Check the status of the marking requests by calling 1-800-552-3120.

To identify the colored markings you see on the street or your property, visit the Miss Utility website. 

More City Services

For a comprehensive resource for Development, Land Use & Construction in the City of Chesapeake, visit www.cityofchesapeake.net/development.

 
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