Surry County staff proposes first Dendron water rate increase since 2017
Staff proposed raising the county-managed Town of Dendron monthly water base rate from $34 to $44 and retaining the $4.40 per 1,000-gallon charge above 3,000 gallons; staff described $44 as a stepping-stone with future increases likely.
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In its FY2026–27 presentation, county staff said the board will consider a first change since 2017 to the monthly base rate for the county-managed Town of Dendron water system. "For the 1st time since 2017, there is a recommendation of the monthly rate change for the, water system in the town of Dendron," Ms. Robbins said, adding that the proposed change is "$44 a month and to keep that $4 and 40, cents the same per 1,000 gallons over 3,000 gallons."
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