Public Utilities

The Department of Public Utilities is a self-supporting public service organization founded in 1879. The Department is responsible for treating drinking water and maintaining the lines that deliver this water to Portsmouth and certain areas of Suffolk and Chesapeake. Public Utilities also maintains the sanitary sewer lines and sewage pumping stations which carry wastewater away from your home or business.

How Water Works, An Interactive Tour (Adobe Flash® Player Required)

2 New Ways to Pay Your Utilities Bill

Water Watch

Utility Contracts

Water Use It Wisely Hampton Roads Water Efficiency Team

Consumer Confidence Report Message 160x120 Version (Dial-up Connections) 320x240 Version (High Speed Connections) Consumer Confidence Reports (Water Quality Reports)

Important Message to Customers (352 kb) in PDF Format