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At the January 17, 2023 Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved the first increase since 2013 to the County’s water and sewer rates. The majority of the approximately 3,500 water and sewer service customers with see an increase of 3%-4%. The new rates are effective immediately and water and sewer customers will see the increase on their February bills; which are due on March 15. Below are the details of the water and sewer rate changes, as well as changes to connection and miscellaneous fees.
Danville Service Area (Mount Hermon, Route 29 North, Route 58 West, Ringgold, Mount Cross, and Old Richmond Road)
Water Rates
- Current: $46 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $7.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
- Proposed: $47.50 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $7.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
Sewer Rates
- Current: $50 every two months base bill (includes 10,000 gallons allowance) and $6.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
- Proposed: $52.00 every two months base bill (includes 10,000 gallons allowance) and $6.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
Chatham Service Area (Tightsqueeze, Hwy. 29 South of Chatham, and Dry Fork Area)
Water Rates
- Current: $46 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $7.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
- Proposed: $55.00 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $7.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
Sewer Rates
- Current: $44 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $7.50 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
- Proposed: $50.00 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $8.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
Well Systems (Wayside Subdivision #1, Wayside Subdivision #2, Robin Court, and Woodroam Subdivision
- Current: $46 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $7.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
- Proposed: $47.50 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $7.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
Hurt Service Area (Grit Road Area)
- Current: $68 every two months base bill (includes 8,000 gallons allowance) and $8.00 per 1,000 gallons of usage over the base allowance.
- Proposed: $25 minimum base bill (no allowance) and $15.00 per every 1,000 gallons used.
Vista Pointe Condos
- Current Water & Sewer Rate (combined): $92 every 2 months per residential equivalent
- Proposed Water & Sewer Rate (combined): $95 every 2 months per residential equivalent
Flat Rate Sewer Charge (applies to customers without a metered water connection)
- Current: $50 every 2 months
- Proposed: $60 every 2 months
Connections Fees
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Current |
Proposed |
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Meter Size |
Water |
Sewer |
Water |
Sewer |
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5/8” x 3/4” |
$900 |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$1,700 |
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1” |
$1,700 |
$3,000 |
$2,500 |
$4,250 |
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1-1/2” |
$3,400 |
$6,000 |
$5,000 |
$8,500 |
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2” |
$5,440 |
$9,600 |
$8,000 |
$13,600 |
|
3” |
$10,200 |
$18,000 |
$15,000 |
$25,500 |
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4” |
$17,000 |
$30,000 |
$25,000 |
$42,500 |
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6” |
$34,000 |
$60,000 |
$50,000 |
$85,000 |
Miscellaneous Fees
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Current |
Proposed |
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Returned Payment |
$45.00 |
$50.00 |
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Reconnection |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
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After-hours Reconnection |
$60.00 |
$60.00 |
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Inspection fee (new service) |
$45.00 |
$50.00 |
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Re-inspection |
$35.00 |
$40.00 |
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Service Call |
n/a |
$40.00 |
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Meter Tampering |
n/a |
$150.00 |
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Account Establishment |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
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Late Payment Penalty |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
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Account Security Deposit |
$46 (water) + $50 (sewer) |
$100 (water) + $100 (sewer) |
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Bulk Water Sales |
$7.00 per 1,000 gallons |
$10.00 per 1,000 gallons
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Note: Effective July 1, 2020, all in-person payments must be made at the Treasurer's Office at 11 Bank Street-Courthouse Annex in Chatham, Virginia.
The Treasurer's Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Your bill is required to make an in-person payment. An appointment may be necessary to make an in-person payment.
Payment drop boxes are located on the exterior wall of the entrance ramp leading into the building and the other is a drive-up box in the parking lot behind the building.
Payments dropped after 5 p.m. will be credited the next business day. Dropped payments should include the payment coupon, or at a minimum include your account number. No cash, please.
For additional payment options, click here.
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The Pittsylvania County Service Authority (PCSA) was established in 1973 as an independent entity under the provisions of the Virginia Water and Sewer Authorities Act for the purpose of providing water and sewer service for all areas of the County outside the City of Danville and outside the incorporated towns of Chatham, Hurt, and Gretna. To serve its customers, the PCSA has contracts to purchase bulk water from the City of Danville, Henry County Public Service Authority, the Town of Chatham and the Town of Hurt. PCSA does not currently own or operate water or sewer treatment facilities.
Helpful Links:
-Pittsylvania County Government Page
-City of Danville Utilities
Note: As a Public Utility member of VA811, PCSA will mark the approximate horizontal location of our underground facilities to the point of consumption. For water, this is at the meter. For sewer, this is at the property line. PCPW does not mark utilities on private property. Additional information can be found here.
