The Virginia Utility Protection Service, commonly called VA811​ is the not-for-profit organization created by Virginia's utilities to protect their underground facilities.

The Process
• An individual or company is planning to excavate.
• A call is made to 811.
• Information is gathered about the excavator and the proposed dig site. 
• Caller verified the proposed dig site on our map to ensure the correct utilities are notified.
• This information is electronically delivered to member utilities.
• Member utilities mark their utility lines or employ a contract locator to perform their locates.
• The locator responds to our Positive Response System and a response is sent to the excavator.

Utilities

Virginia 811 (Virginia Utility Protection Service, Inc)

Teams at Virginia 811 (Virginia Utility Protection Service, Inc)

Operations and IT Team

Leadership Team

Public Relations and Communication Team