New Kent Public Utilities news

Beginning Monday, August 15, all utility accounts more than 75 days past due will be terminated for non-payment. Per County Code, the account balance plus all reconnection fees must be paid in full prior to re-establishing utility service.

Payments may be made at:

Treasurer’s Office - (County Administration Building - 12007 Courthouse Circle)
Payment Dropbox in the Administration Building parking lot - (do not leave cash in the dropbox)
Online - https://newkentva.munisselfservice.com/citizens/default.aspx

For questions about your account, please contact the New Kent Department of Public Utilities at (804) 966-9678.

In addition, don't forget that during the weeks of August 8 and August 15, New Kent Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Operators Ken Seiberling & Dee McCray will be requesting customer assistance in collecting routine water quality samples for lead & copper in the neighborhoods of the Colonies, Quinton Park, Woods Edge & Whitehouse Farms.

This sampling is routine. Lead & copper sampling is required by the Safe Drinking Water Act every three (3) years, at a minimum. There is no reason to suspect elevated lead or copper levels in the drinking water at this time. You will be advised of the sample results, and their interpretation, once they are received by DPU.

If your location is selected, please follow the directions provided, complete the information requested, and return it along with the full sample bottle to your front porch for pickup.

Some helpful tips below:

DO:

Use water as you normally would.
Allow a minimum 6 hours of inactivity at the sampling location before sampling (first draw in the morning is preferred).
Sample from a cold-water bathroom or kitchen tap.
Bypass any water softeners or filters.
Fill the sample bottle completely.
Note the date, time and location of collection on the back of this sheet.
Tightly cap the bottle and return it to the location from where it was received along with this sheet.
Call Mike Lang, DPU Director, at 804 966 9678 with any questions or concerns regarding the sampling procedures or drinking water quality.

DO NOT:

Flush the tap before or after the minimum 6 hours of inactivity.
Remove or clean the aerator prior to sampling (EPA recommends periodic cleaning of aerators to maintain water quality, however not specifically prior to sampling).
Make any assumptions about your drinking water quality. Call Mike Lang, DPU Director, at 804 966 9678 with any questions or concerns about your water quality.

Deadline extended - take the Community Health Survey today

Do you and your family have what you need to be healthy? If you live or work in New Kent County, please take ten minutes or less to take our survey online at https://bit.ly/NKCHASurvey today! We want to hear from you!

This anonymous survey will help the New Kent County Steering Committee better understand the health-related topics most important to you and your family. We will use your input to help identify local concerns to prioritize for upcoming health improvement planning.

The Steering Committee is a group of representatives from several local and regional organizations including New Kent Fire-Rescue, New Kent Parks and Recreation, Thrive VA, Department of Social Services, New Kent County Public Schools, faith-based organizations, and more.

Don't forget to share this link with your friends and family who live and work in New Kent!

Colonial Soil and Water District Director position vacancy

The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District is recruiting candidates for an at large appointment to the District Board of Directors. Eligible candidates must reside within Charles City, James City, New Kent, Williamsburg, or York. The four-year term will begin on January 1, 2023 and end on December 31, 2026. District Directors do not receive compensation.

Persons interested in applying for the vacant Board position must submit a letter of intent stating their desire, qualifications, and reasons for wanting to serve on the District Board. Letters must be received no later than Friday September 30th. Interviews of qualified candidates will be scheduled before October 21st.

For more information about the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District, applicants may visit the District website at www.colonialswcd.org. For specific questions related to the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, applicants may call the District office at 757-645-4895, or see the attached notice.

Board of Supervisors business meeting recap

An action agenda/minutes recap of each Board of Supervisors regular meeting and work session are added to the County website after each respective meeting. This unofficial meeting recap is posted immediately following the meeting and the approved minutes are posted after the next regular business meeting.

Action agenda/minutes recap for the Monday, August 8, 2022 Board of Supervisors business meeting