### Public Utilities
As an unincorporated area within Fairfax County, Reston's utilities are managed by large regional providers and the county government.
* **Electricity:** Provided predominantly by **Dominion Energy**, which services Northern Virginia. * **Water and Sewer:** Managed by **Fairfax Water**, which draws and treats water from the Potomac River and the Occoquan Reservoir. Wastewater services are managed by Fairfax County. * **Natural Gas:** Provided by **Washington Gas**. * **Waste Management & Recycling:** Trash collection is handled either by Fairfax County Solid Waste Management or through private companies contracted by local subdivisions and the Reston Association (such as Republic Services or Bates Trucking). * **Internet & Telecommunications:** Highly connected, with services provided by Verizon (Fios), Comcast (Xfinity), and Cox Communications. Reston is a major hub for global internet traffic.