Lynchburg water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Lynchburg houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Lynchburg Water Resources
City of Lynchburg water rates in place from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: $3.62 per HCF (748 gallons), plus a $7.69 monthly service charge for a 5/8-inch meter; billed monthly
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $7.69 a month |
| 0 to more | $3.62 |
- Source
- Two sources: the 138-acre Pedlar Reservoir in Amherst County and the James River; at certain times, water is also drawn from the James River.
- Lead
- In additional 2025 samples at consumer taps, the 90th-percentile lead level was 1.5 ppb against a 15 ppb action level; zero samples exceeded the action level.
- Sodium
- Sodium averaged 5.8 ppm (range 5.7 to 6.0).
Sewer
Sewer is $8.65 per HCF, based on metered water use at a one-to-one ratio. Bills received from May through October use a seasonal sewer cap: the average of your fall and winter monthly water use, multiplied by 1.25.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Stormwater fee (detached house with 1,301 to 4,300 sq ft of impervious area: 1 SFU): $5.40 a month
Ways to pay less
- Sewer is capped in the spring and summer. Utility bills received from May through October reflect a seasonal sewer cap: the average of your monthly water use in the fall and winter months, multiplied by 1.25, is used for the sewer charge in the spring and summer months, so outdoor watering is not charged as sewer. How: The dates your water use is measured for the cap are listed on the front of your bill.
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.