Richmond Va Water Utility 2025. Today, richmond's department of public utilities' (dpu) water plant can produce up to 132 million gallons per day (mgd). One day before the virginia general assembly is set to convene for its 2025 session, all state office buildings in richmond — including the state capitol and the general assembly.

Dpu ‘s utility rates are approved each year by city council and are based on the cost of doing business, including operating and capital expenses as well as infrastructure improvements. According to the department of public utilities, households can expect an average increase of $8.70 a month.