A Citizen's Guide to the 50-year Water Supply Proposal
DEAR CITIZENS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE:
The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) has formulated a 50-year proposal to increase our water supply for future residents and businesses. This very expensive proposal will make drastic changes to the storage of our water and the community's natural resources.
DID YOU KNOW. . .
- The plan supports a population growth of 100,000 MORE people.
- The plan costs $143,000,000 - water bills will skyrocket.
- The plan destroys 180 acres of mature forest (~50,000 trees!)
in a Charlottesville park. - The plan abandons two of our three reservoirs.
- The plan threatens downstream flow in the Rivanna River.
- The plan puts public safety at risk.
CITIZENS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WATER PLAN is a local group of citizens concerned about these unproven changes to our water supply.
We believe that there has been insufficient information and debate concerning the plan. We are dedicated to helping bring factual information to the public. This website is part of our effort. We welcome your questions, interest and support.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
The true costs of the water supply plan
Common Myths about the Water Supply Plan: How they talked them into it.
Timeline: A not-so-public planning process.
READ ALL ABOUT IT IN THE NEWS:
News articles, podcasts, blogs, and MUCH MORE!
CITIZENS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WATER PLAN WHITE PAPER:
In this analysis, the Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan explain the current water supply debate and offer three alternative scenarios that are less environmentally damaging and less expensive.
LOOK WHO'S IN SUPPORT OF DREDGING:
Sierra Club throws support to dredging
William Crutchfield, Jr., a business perspective(pdf) (in Word)
Dennis Rooker, a politician's perspective
You will find the following information on this website:
Information about the Current and Future Water Supply
The True Costs of the Future Water Supply Plan
Nature Lost in the Future Water Supply Plan
Loss of the Ragged Mountain Natural Area
Loss of the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir
What You Can Do
Contact Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
Contact The Nature Conservancy
Photo by Victoria Dye: November walk at Ragged Mountain Natural Area