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Smyth County proposes 5% water and 10% sewer rate increases effective July 1
Summary
The county advertised a 5% increase in residential, commercial and industrial water rates and a 10% increase in sewer rates effective July 1, 2026; the public hearing drew no speakers and the board closed the hearing.
Assistant County Administrator Lisa Richardson read the advertised proposed changes to Smyth County’s water and sewer rate schedules during the May 21 hearing.
The notice lists a 5% increase in water rates across residential, commercial and industrial tiers and a 10% increase in sewer rates, including sample minimum bills and per‑1,000‑gallon charges for each customer class. The advertisement cited Section 15.2‑2119 of the Code of Virginia as the statutory basis for the public hearing.
Chair Charlie Atkins opened the water-and-sewer hearing and, seeing no speakers, closed it without public testimony.
Why it matters: If adopted, the increases will raise monthly bills for residential, commercial and industrial customers beginning July 1, 2026. The advertisement provides details on current and proposed tiers and where rate schedules can be reviewed.
