Smyth County staff propose 5% water increases, 10% sewer increases effective July 1
Summary
A county notice proposed a 5% increase for water rates (residential, commercial, industrial) and a 10% increase for sewer rates (residential, commercial, industrial) effective July 1, 2026; no public speakers signed up and staff closed the advisory hearing.
County staff read a notice proposing multiple adjustments to Smyth County's water and sewer rate schedules, effective 07/01/2026: a 5% increase in residential, commercial and industrial water rates and a 10% increase in sewer rates and flat rates. The notice cited the Code of Virginia and said the proposed schedule is on file at the county administrator's office for review.
No one signed up to speak during the advisory hearing and the chair closed the item after asking for speakers. The notice included ADA accommodation information and contact details for county staff to receive written comments.
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