Public notice: Comment period open for Beaver Creek Reservoir water withdrawal permit
RWSA Director Bill Mawyer said Crozet has enough water through 2045 and beyond, but further study will be required to determine if the needs of 2070 will be met.
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Greene Supervisors to hold six public hearings tonight
One of the hearings is on increases to water and sewer connection feeds to bring in additional funding to pay for millions in needed infrastructure repair.
Council approves credit to UVA Foundation for water leak
The item also provides a glimpse into how much property the UVA Foundation has been purchasing along Arlington Boulevard.
Charlottesville offering $150 rebates for toilet replacement
Participation in the program has dropped so a consultant recommended increasing the amount for the rebate and making more toilets eligible
Charlottesville reports there is no lead in city’s system of water pipes
The Environmental Protection Agency has required all municipal water systems to take a look in an attempt to get the lead out
RWSA expresses concern about mandatory regional water supply planning
Legislation passed in 2020 has now been implemented into regulations and the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has concerns about how that might work logistically in this region.
Greene Supervisors to meet with Planning Commission on potential of mandatory utility connections
Today’s meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a work session with the Planning Commission.
Public comment period underway for changes to water supply planning
The new rule will likely not have any effect on current planning efforts in any of the localities, but may set the stage for a larger regional conversation about growth and development.
RWSA may need more water for Crozet, may one day plan jointly with Fluvanna, Louisa and Greene
The source material for this story is the August 27, 2024 meeting of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority’s Board of Directors.
Albemarle finds no environmental impact for federally-funded Southwood utility work
The usage of federal funds requires certain notifications to be published in the newspaper of public record. Sometimes these make for interesting stories and tips. For instance, there’s a requirement to describe some of the jobs that may be made available as a result of this work. Take a look!