2022-12-01 Water and Sewer Preliminary Rate Schedule Change Notice PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION # 2022-12-01
VIRGINIA CODE §15.2-5136 WATER AND SEWER PRELIMINARY RATE
SCHEDULE CHANGE NOTICE
VIRGINIA: At the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") Business
Meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, the following Resolution
was presented and adopted:
WHEREAS,the Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Chapter 21, authorizes a governing body or
authority to operate public utilities; and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the "County"), shall fix, charge, and collect
rates, fees, and charges for the effective operation of such public utility; and
WHEREAS, the County has considered the results of a Comprehensive Water and
Wastewater Master plan and Rate Study and determined there is a need to raise rates, fees, and
charges to provide sufficient revenue to implement needed capital improvements, future
expansion, and system maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board agrees to advertise a Public
Hearing at its January Business Meeting regarding the following rates, fees, and charges:
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE
Danville Service Areas (Mount Hermon, Route 29 North, Route 58 West, Ringgold, Mount
Cross, and Old Richmond Road):
• Water- $47.50 every two (2) months minimum (includes 8,000 gallons allowance)
• Plus $7.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the 8,000-gallon allowance
• Sewer- $52.00 every two (2)months minimum (includes 10,000 gallons allowance)
• Plus $6.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the 10,000-gallon allowance
(Note: Sewer service is not available in all of the Danville Service Area)
Chatham Service Areas (Tightsqueeze, Hwy. 29 South of Chatham, and Dry Fork Area):
• Water- $55.00 every two (2) months minimum (includes 8,000 gallons allowance)
• Plus $7.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the 8,000-gallon allowance
• Sewer- $50.00 every two (2) months minimum(includes 8,000 gallons allowance)
• Plus $8.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the 8,000-gallon allowance
Well Systems (Wayside Subdivision #1, Wayside Subdivision #2, Robin Court, and
Woodroam Subdivision):
• Water- $47.50 every two (2)months minimum(includes 8,000-gallon allowance)
• Plus $7.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the 8,000-gallon allowance
Hurt Service Area (Grit Road Area):
• Water- $25.00 minimum service charge every two (2) months regardless of usage
• Plus $15.00 per 1,000 gallons used
Vista Pointe:
• Water& Sewer Combined Rate is$95.00 every two(2)months per Residential Equivalent
Large Industrial Users (over 250,000 gallons per day of usage):
• Water—$47.50 every two(2)months minimum(includes 8,000 gallons allowance)
• Plus $3.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the allowance
• Sewer- $52.00 every two (2)months minimum(includes 10,000 gallons allowance)
• Plus $4.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the allowance
Flat Rate Sewer Charge (applies to customers without metered water connection):
• $60.00 every two (2) months.
SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
Water Meter Size Meter Size Factor Water Sewer
5/8"x 3/4" 1.0 $1,000 $1,700
1" 2.5 $2,500 $4,250
1-1/2" 5 $5,000 $8,500
2" 8 $8,000 $13,600
3" 15 $15,000 $25,500
4" 25 $25,000 $42,500
6" 50 $50,000 $85,000
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
• Returned Payment Fee (Non-sufficient funds)- $50.00
• Reconnection(when service has been disconnected due to non-payment) - $40.00
• After-hours Reconnection(after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays or on weekends) - $60.00
• Inspection Fee (new service) - $50.00
• Re-inspection Fee (if first inspection is not approved) - $40.00
• Water Service Call (check meter function, leak investigation, etc.) - $40.00
• Meter Tampering/Unauthorized Meter Operation(including cutting of locks) - $150.00
• Account Establishment Fee(new account) - $15.00
• Late Payment Penalty (bill not paid when due) - $10.00
• Account Security Deposit- $100 for water service, $100 for sewer service, $200 combined
• Bulk Water Sales from Hydrants - $10.00 per 1,000 gallons
Given under my hand this 20th day of December, 022.
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Interim County Administrator/County Attorney
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Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Vote
William V. ("Vic") Ingram (Chairman) Yes
Robert Tucker, Jr. Yes
Timothy W. Chesher Yes
Darrell W. Dalton Yes
Timothy W. Dudley Yes
Ronald S. Scearce Yes
Robert ("Bob") W. Warren Yes
Ayes 7 Nays 0 Abstentions 0