Public Utilities
The County’s Department of Public Utilities operates and maintains public water and wastewater systems in the Suburban Service Area, the Hanover Courthouse Area and five rural residential subdivisions.
The County provides utility service to approximately 20,905 water customers and 20,343 wastewater customers. Hanover’s public utilities operate as a self-supporting Utility Enterprise Fund, whereby the operations and capital expenditures are funded with revenues generated from customer user fees and one-time fees paid for capacity at the time of connection to the System. County General Fund tax dollars are not used to fund either the operating or capital budgets of the System.
Water
The County’s water system consists of 10 potable water wells, two surface water treatment plants, six water-pumping stations, and seven storage facilities. The water transmission and distribution system is comprised of approximately 431 miles of water lines ranging in size from 2-30 inches in diameter.
| Facility | Capacity (MGD) |
|---|---|
| Doswell Water Treatment Plant | 4.0 |
| South Anna Water Treatment Plant | N/A |
| Richmond Contract Supply | 20.0 |
| Henrico Contract Supply | 0.7 |
| Total Supply | 24.7 |
| Excess Capacity | 13.0 |
Sewer
The County’s wastewater system consists of five wastewater treatment plants and 39 wastewater pumping stations. The wastewater collection system is comprised of approximately 356 miles of sewers.
| Facility | Capacity (MGD) |
|---|---|
| Doswell | 1.0 |
| Ashland | 2.0 |
| Courthouse | .08 |
| Beaverdam Pump Station (by contract to Henrico County) | 13.5 |
| Totopotomoy | 5.0 |
| Total Supply | 21.58 |
Private Utilities
Voice & Data Communications
Verizon Communications Inc. is the major local telephone service provider throughout the Greater Richmond region. AT&T and Cavalier Telephone are the largest competitive providers. Other telecommunications providers include Comcast, Earthlink, Verizon, TMobile and PAETEC.
An extensive fiber optic network with digital switching capability and a Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) with self-healing fiber optic rings insures uninterrupted service. ISDN/PRI is available at all locations served by Verizon. Special Access services (DIS, DS#, OC-12 and OC-48) and Enhanced 911 emergency service are available throughout Hanover.
Internet service providers (ISPs) include Earthlink, Cavalier, Cox Communications, Comcast, and Verizon FiOS. Wireless providers include Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile.
Natural Gas
Virginia Natural Gas serves more than 299,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in southeastern Virginia. Based in Norfolk, Virginia Natural Gas is one of the fastest growing natural gas distribution companies in the country and is known for its outstanding customer service.
Electricity
Dominion Energy is one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 25,700 megawatts of generation, 15,000 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline and 6,600 miles of electric transmission lines. Local service is provided by Dominion Energy.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) also provides service to the County. REC is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to more than 165,000 connections in parts of 22 Virginia counties.