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Nelson County defers vote after heated public hearing on Piney River water, sewer rate increases
Summary
Residents of Piney River urged the Board to reject or scale back a proposed multi-step increase to Piney River water and sewer connection and monthly fees; supervisors agreed to take no action and to revisit rates during budget discussions.
Nelson County supervisors did not act on a proposed ordinance that would have sharply raised connection fees and monthly water and sewer charges for the Piney River system after an emotional public hearing on Oct. 14, 2025.
County staff presented Ordinance O2025-09, outlining phased increases beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and continuing through July 1, 2028 to align Piney River rates with the Nelson County Service Authority and to cover rising operation and capital costs. The proposal would have doubled several connection fees and raised monthly water and…
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