Water & Sewer Connection Inspections
Please contact the Town office, at (804) 443-3336, 24 hours in advance for inspections.
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Current Billing Date
Utility bills are due September 30, 2026
2026 Utility Billing Schedule
February 15 - April 14
Due Date: May 30
Cut-Off Date: June 10
April 15 - June 14
Due Date: July 30
Cut-Off Date: August 5
June 15 - August 14
Due Date: September 30
Cut-Off Date: October 7
August 15 - October 14
Due Date: November 30
Cut-Off Date: December 9
October 15 - December 14
Due Date: January 30, 2027
Cut-Off Date: February 10, 2027
Water & Sewer System Standards & Specifications
Click here to see a comprehensive list of what is required for utility inspections. For questions, please contact Dennis Schools at dschools@tappahannock-va.gov or (804) 761-8017.
Contact Us
For questions about your utility bill, please contact Tina Brock at tbrock@tappahannock-va.gov or call the town office at (804) 443-3336 Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Pursuant to Sections 15.2-107 and 15.2-1427 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, to amend and re-enact Chapter 58 “Utilities” of the Tappahannock Town Code as follows:
Article II. Section 58-46. Water & Sewer Charges
1. Water Charges – The charge for water on a two-month billing shall be an administrative charge, plus a charge based upon the amount of water passing through and recorded by the meter for the billing period, whether used or wasted as a result of leaks or neglect of the customer at the following rates:
1. Sewer Charges – The charge for sewer on a two-month billing shall be an administrative charge, plus a charge based on 100% of the amount of water passing through and recorded by the meter or the metered flow discharged by a sewerage pumping facility at the following rates.
2. Residential and Non-residential customers that do not have a water meter but discharge sewage into the Town’s sewer system shall pay a flat monthly fee based on an estimate of their bi-monthly sewerage measured in 1,000 gallons as determined by the Town Manager times $16.23 for customers inside the Town and $24.35 for customers outside of The estimate of bi-monthly sewerage shall be based on the following factors
