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
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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!
RWSA to get report on January malfunction at sewer pump station
The meeting can be viewed remotely via Zoom and begins at 2:15 p.m.
RWSA to move forward with raising reservoir level at Ragged Mountain
Albemarle County and Charlottesville approved the Community Water Supply Plan in early 2012 and the next phase of work will be under construction next year.
RWSA completes temporary pump station
An update from the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority on the aftermath of a flooding incident earlier this year and efforts to prevent future sewer overflows.