Water and Sewer
Each of the three towns
(Tappahannock, Urbanna, and West Point) of the Middle Peninsula operates a
public water and sewer system. The Courthouse area of Mathews County has a
sanitary district for sewer services. Gloucester County Courthouse area and
lower Gloucester County are served by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District,
which provides water and sewer services to these two areas. Gloucester County
has a reservoir to serve water needs. The Middlesex County Courthouse area
of Saluda is served by a private water system. In addition to these systems,
various subdivisions throughout the region operate private sewer and/or water
systems.
Solid Waste
All of the localities within the Middle Peninsula, except Gloucester County,
operate under the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority’s Regional
Solid Waste Management Plan. Gloucester County contracts with Waste Management,
Inc. for solid waste disposal. Convenience and transfer centers with recycling
programs are available in every locality.
Gas
Propane gas is available through private companies to commercial and residential
consumers.
Telephone
All of the Middle Peninsula localities from Verizon.
Internet
Private servers throughout the region offer Internet access through local
telephone numbers. DSL and high-speed cable services are available in some
areas.
Highways
The Middle Peninsula is served by a variety of primary and secondary highways.
Roads are constructed and maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Middle Peninsula Rideshare offers free commuter matching for the region. Middle
Peninsula Rideshare can be contacted at (804) 758-4847 or (877) 451-1555.
Rail
Norfolk Southern Corporation operates a branch in West Point (King William
County).
Air
Water
Numerous industrial sites with water depths of twenty to thirty feet are
available in the Middle Peninsula. Also, the Port of Hampton Roads is within
approximately one hour travel time of the Middle Peninsula.
