Charlottesville Utilities

09/02/2026

Knowing what's below the surface of the ground before you dig is essential to the safety of your project. Charlottesville Utilities reminds you to always contact 811 before digging - and know what's below! For more info on the 811 process visit, www.charlottesville.gov/gassafety.

08/31/2026

If you're planning an outdoor project, Charlottesville Utilties reminds you to make sure Virginia 811 is part of your plans. Always contact 811 before you break ground and dig with C.A.R.E. For more info on the 811 process visit www.charlottesville.gov/gas.

08/29/2026

Gas Safety 101 - Know What's Below with 811. Check out our commercial on safe digging practices, and know what's below! Follow the law and always contact Virginia 811 before you dig. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvF7ULtGKqA

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08/28/2026

Flicker thinks gas safety is mug-nificent! Natural gas smells like rotten eggs, and that pungent odor could be the sign of a gas leak. If you think a leak has occurred, immediately leave the area, do not turn on/off any appliances or try to find the leak, and from a safe distance contact 911 or Charlottesville Gas. For more details on gas safety visit, www.charlottesville.gov/gassafety.

08/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2026ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: Water Leak on JPA Between Lee Street and Emmet StreetCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – UPDATE 11:03 AM: The east bound of JPA (going towards the hosp

08/24/2026

Charlottesville Utilities reminds you that a key step in any digging project is proper planning. Make sure you contact 811 at least 3 working days before you dig to allow adequate time to mark buried utility lines. For more info on the 811 process, including timeline details, visit www.charlottesville.gov/gassafety.

08/22/2026

Gas Safety 101 - How to Recognize an Outdoor Gas Leak. Check out our commercial on how to recognize an outdoor gas leak with Flicker the Flame. Learn how to detect the signs of a leak and what action to take if you think a leak is occurring.
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08/21/2026

⚠️Drought Watch Alert⚠️

We want to remind everyone that our area is still under a drought watch, and encourage the community to limit water use to help avoid mandatory water restrictions.

🚿Using a water efficient showerhead and shortening your showers to under 5 minutes can save 10-25 gallons every time you shower - because every drop counts!

For more information on drought conditions, water use restrictions, and water conservation tips, please visit www.charlottesville.gov/drought and be sure to follow Albemarle County Service Authority and Rivanna Authorities.