Comments on: Pools of Water (part 2 or 3?)

By: Oregon Hill » The Spigot Is Turning… - Richmond, Virginia

Oregon Hill » The Spigot Is Turning… - Richmond, Virginia — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:30:14 +0000

[...] which is what I was initially lead to believe and I do appreciate their willingness to answer questions. Now, how does this compare to average annual residential charge of $45? And what is VCU doing to [...]

By: Jennifer C.

Jennifer C. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:46:18 +0000

I'd just like to pay less than a hundred bucks a month for my city utilities during the summertime (with the aforementioned 3ccfs). Our electric bill was only $114 last month, and that was during a heat wave with the AC on all the time, after Va Power raised their rates.

By: Jennifer C.

Jennifer C. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:39:30 +0000

So they’re not rewarding people for using less, they’re charging them for using more than usual. Our family of four uses 3CCF per month – guess we better not leave the hose on by accident.

By: River District News » mandatory water conservation measures - Richmond, Virginia

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:45:14 +0000

[...] As a result of steadily decreasing water levels in the James River, the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Director Chris Beschler announced effective today the implementation of mandatory water conservation measures for all City of Richmond water customers. This follows the recent announcement of new rates intended to encourage conservation. [...]

By: irina

irina — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:21:56 +0000

How would this affect you if you just bought washing machine (which I have), so my usage could go up even if I am not using water to wash my car or water my lawn. Is there a review process for disputes?

By: Richmond Greens » Slight Progress In A Drought

Richmond Greens » Slight Progress In A Drought — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:37:57 +0000

[...] will be the premium for VCU and other corporate entities? Certainly its not just Oregon Hill that has a stake in making sure that everyone pays their fair share. Remember, the City of [...]