--Construction Update--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility has installed a temporary sound barrier to help reduce the noise being created at the James River Treatment Plant.
--Tree Pruning to Occur--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, in coordination with the City of Norfolk, will begin tree pruning work along Versailles Avenue as part of the ongoing Luxembourg and Ashland Circle Pump Station Replacements. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday–Friday.
--Utility Work to Occur--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking a project to inspect and perform maintenance on the sanitary sewer piping along North Mallory Street between E. Sherwood Avenue and Central Street. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
--Overnight Work at Powhatan Pump Station--
--Pump & Haul Trucks at Current Richmond Crescent & Monroe Place Pump Stations--
--Utility Work to Occur on Fontainebleau Crescent--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to install a sanitary sewer pipeline along Fontainebleau Crescent. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday.
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“Onancock Water Meter Replacement”
Onancock Meter Replacement
HRSD Capital Improvement Project (ES010600)
HRSD is undertaking a project to replace nearly 800 water meters in the Town of Onancock and install four (4) new County of Accomack water meters in the Town of Accomac. The existing meters may be outdated, in questionable condition, and non-compliant with regards to HRSD’s metering standards. The existing meters will be replaced with new meters featuring automated readings to ensure accurate billing moving forward. The new meters will be owned and operated by the Town of Onancock and the County of Accomack, but HRSD will bill the clients for the water service.
August 2025 - Notice to Neighbors
November 7, 2025
UPDATE:
Water meter replacement is expected to begin as early as November 10, 2025. This work will begin at 1 Market Street. The proposed route for water meter replacement is listed below. Please see the Project Map for current work areas and see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this page for questions on water meter replacement and what can be expected.
Onancock Water Meter Replacement Route:
Market Street, King Street, Mt. Prospect Avenue, Meadville Drive, Sturgis Street, Merry Lane, Creekwood Lane, Ames Street, Crescent Street, Division Street, White Street, Bagwell Avenue, Liberty Street. College Avenue, Joynes Street, Holly Street, Johnson Street, Hill Street, Justis Street, Jackson Street, Marshall Street, Waples Street, Kerr Street, North Street, Crockett Avenue, Riley Street, Parker Street, Turner Street, Greenway Circle, Chandler Street, Parks Street, Lake Street, Lilliston Avenue, Lee Street, Onancock Street, Jefferson Street. Queen Street, South Street, Hartman Avenue, Onancock Square, Boundary Avenue, School Street, Cross Street, Spady Lane, Church Street, Pine Street, Carter Street, Bundick Street, Watson Street, and Hall Street.
Town of Onancock: All roadways within the town will be affected at some point during this project. Refer to the Project Map for current work area.
Town of Accomac: Courthouse Avenue
Fall 2025
Fall 2025 - Early 2026
Immediately following the replacement and installation of the meter.
This project is a necessary to replace the existing water meters in the Town of Onancock which may be outdated, in questionable condition, or no longer compliant with HRSD’s water meter standards. Additionally, four new meters will be installed in the Town of Accomac. All of the new meters have automated reading capabilities that will ensure accurate water service billing. HRSD will take over the billing for the Town and the County after installation.
As with most mechanical devices, meters become less accurate with age. Manufacturers’ warranties show that accuracy decreases in most meters after 10 years. Our inspection of the water meters will determine if your water meter needs to be updated and replaced.
The water meters will no longer be manually read. Water usage data from each meter will be transmitted wirelessly through Verizon’s 4G LTE network to a secure server.
Meters are located below ground in a plastic or concrete meter box with a plastic or metal lid. These are usually located near the street in the city’s right-of-way.
No, the Town of Onancock and Accomac are conducting this meter exchange, and it is a mandatory program. If the old meters have reached the end of their useful life, they will need to be replaced.
There is no charge to you for the new meter.
Your water rate will not change. However, the new water meters will more accurately measure water usage as compared to the old meters. Customers may see a change in their water bill based on the new meter’s higher level of accuracy.
The work required replace the water meters may result in temporary water service interruption. The contractor will notify you before work begins so you can plan accordingly. Water service typically will be restored within several hours. Your sewer service should not be affected by this project.
The contractor has negotiated with the Town of Onancock for a location to store most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
The estimated cost for the project is approximately $500,000 and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website at www.hrsd.com/construction-status. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the project.
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