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Water & Sewer Authority advances fee changes after public hearing
Summary
The Greensville County Water & Sewer Authority held a public hearing on proposed modest increases to water and sewer fees to cover rising administrative and labor costs; staff said current fees do not cover certain service costs and the authority moved to approve Resolution 26‑5 after the hearing.
The Greensville County Water & Sewer Authority on Jan. 5 held a public hearing on proposed changes to its water and sewer fees, and staff urged modest increases to bring fees closer to cost recovery.
Authority staff said fees had not been increased in several years and some routine service charges — such as on/off visits, meter work and account handling — currently do not cover the authority's costs. A staff presenter said the authority aims to remain competitively priced in the region while ensuring fees cover administrative and labor expenses. "We're trying to keep this as minimal as possible," a staff presenter told the authority, adding that the schedule remains among the lowest in the region.
Why it matters: The authority said raising fees is necessary to remain financially responsible and to cover day‑to‑day operational costs; staff described advertised notices and the required public hearing process. After the hearing, a motion was moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26‑5.
What comes next: Staff will implement the approved fee schedule and will continue to advertise and collect public input for future rate considerations. Any changes to customer notices or implementation timelines will be communicated by the authority.
