The Virginia Beach Metrolpolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranks among the top MSAs in the nation for utilities, telecommunications, and transportation. Virginia Beach’s capital infrastructure provides unparalleled support to all types of business and industry.
Water Source
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| Lake Gaston |
| Current Capacity |
60 mgd* |
| Average Daily Demand |
36 mgd *mgd = million gallons per day |
Waste Water Treatment
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| Current Capacity |
78 mgd |
| Average Daily Demand |
49.6 mgd |
Solid Waste Disposal: City of Virginia Beach
Sanitary Landfill and Southeastern Public Service Authority Transfer Stations
Electricity
Dominion Virginia Power
Natural Gas
Virginia Natural Gas
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Media |
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| Daily Newspapers (MSA) |
3 |
| Local Television Stations (MSA) |
12 |
| Radio Stations (MSA) |
15 AM / 34 FM |
| Cable Service (MSA) |
Available |
| Post Office (VB) |
15 Facilities |
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Telecommunications
The Virginia Beach MSA features one of the nation’s most advanced telecommunications networks, with multiple providers and more than 650,000 miles of fiber optic cables. Every business in Virginia Beach is served by digital switching, and 100% of our central offices have ISDN capabilities connected by fiber. In addition, SONET and ATM backbone technologies and high-speed DSL and cable modem broadband connectivity are available throughout the city.
Last updated: Oct 2011