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Smyth County proposes 5% water and 10% sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2026
Summary
Staff presented a public notice proposing a 5% increase for water rates and a 10% increase for sewer rates across residential, commercial, and industrial categories, to take effect 07/01/2026; no public speakers signed up for the hearing.
A county staff member read a public notice proposing rate increases for the Smyth County water and sewer systems effective July 1, 2026. The notice described water-rate adjustments of 5% for residential, commercial and industrial users and sewer-rate increases of 10% for residential, commercial and industrial categories, including flat-rate customers and enterprise zones.
The notice explained where to review proposed rate schedules and how to submit comments in advance of the hearing. The chair opened the public-comment period and, with no speakers registered, closed the hearing and moved on to the next agenda item.
