01-17-2023 Water and Sewer Rate AdjustmentsNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday,
January 17, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham,
Virginia 24531, to receive comments on the following proposed water and sewer rate and fee
changes. Related documents can be reviewed in the County Administration Office, located at 1
Center St., Chatham, VA 24531, or on the County’s website at www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
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
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