Across Virginia, communities are facing many of the same challenges confronting water systems nationwide: aging infrastructure, increasing regulatory requirements, workforce pressures, and growing capital needs. For some communities, partnering with a regulated private water provider has created a pathway to long-term investment while allowing local leaders to focus on other community priorities. The experiences of Waverly and Cape Charles demonstrate how private sector partnerships can help communities strengthen critical infrastructure, improve service reliability, and create opportunities for future growth.
