Submit your Comments to the State on the Aqua Virginia Rate Increase
February 5th, 2010 categories: Helpful Tips, Lake Monticello, News
If you live at Lake Monticello, then chances are, you’ve heard about the rate increase being requested by the water and sewer provider, Aqua Virginia. You can read the request here.
What does this mean for Lake Monticello Residents?
Here is how the rate increase would affect Lake Monticello Residents:
- Lake Monticello residents’ current charge for water service is $12 (base) plus $4.07 (per thousand gallons usage). Aqua Virginia’s proposed rate for water is $20.77 (base) plus $4.78 (per thousand gallons usage)
- Lake Monticello residents’ current rate for sewer service is $26.49 (base) plus $7.95 (per thousand gallons usage). Aqua Virginia’s proposed rate for sewer is $40.77 (base) plus $12.19 (per thousand gallons usage),
What can residents do about it
If you are a Lake Monticello resident who is concerned about the rate increase, the good news is that you can make your voice heard to the State Corporation Commission. The SCC is going to hold a hearing to decide whether or not to approve the changes. The deadline for public comments on the increase is February 17th.
If you want to send a comment to the SCC, we’ve got instructions on how to do that:
1) Visit the SCC website for public comments. On that page, look for the case number that references Aqua Virginia. It will look like this:
Look for this case reference about Aqua Virginia
2) Next, click on the “submit comments” button. It will open a form that looks like this:
Once you click on the link, you will be taken to this form.
3) All you have to do is fill out the form and leave your comment. It will be sent directly to the SCC. You should note that if you decide to leave a comment, you will have to leave your name and other information, which will be available for public review.
If you need any help submitting a comment, just let us know.
