Water and Wastewater Committee | June 1, 2026

The Town of Christiansburg Virginia Water and Wastewater Committee met on June 1, 2026, to review progress on water loss reduction efforts and discuss future planning for water and sewer infrastructure. The committee received updates on a water loss study and leak detection report, noting that 54 leaks were initially identified with 26 remaining to be repaired. Repairs have significantly reduced water loss, saving approximately $700,000 annually. The discussion included the integration of these findings into a five-year capital improvement plan and the need for ongoing maintenance and replacement of aging infrastructure. The committee also addressed the financial aspects of water and sewer services, including the structure of rates, cost of service studies, and equitable allocation of costs among residential and commercial customers. Members expressed concerns about rate increases and the impact on residents with high water needs, emphasizing the importance of transparency and community input in future rate methodology studies. The committee agreed to pursue a cost of service study with an estimated budget of $175,000, to be procured through an RFP process, and to separate costs between town and county customers. Additionally, there was discussion about revising connection fees for multi-unit developments to better reflect system demands. Overall, the meeting focused on balancing infrastructure needs, financial sustainability, and fairness in utility billing.