Sewer Bill Adjustments
Summary
Four property owners got credits on sewer bills, including a $3,257.52 adjustment for a Harriet Street leak that ran unnoticed for about six weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total adjustments of $3,631.36 in forgone sewer revenue.
The four property owners receiving credits.
The property owner at 569 S. Home Ave., who will not receive the $654.21 credit.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Board of Works and Safety - Oct 26, 2026
Two property owners received sewer bill credits — one on East Gray Street and one on South Home Avenue.
Board of Works and Safety - Aug 10, 2026
Two properties got sewer bill reductions — $403.10 on West Mitchell Avenue and $4,015.32 on Mahalasville Road, the latter a carryover from last time.
Board of Works and Safety - Jun 22, 2026
The board adjusted sewer bills for three properties with excessive-use claims totaling about $1,634, but held off on a fourth (559 W. Poston Rd.) because the documented usage didn't match the explanation given. That owner is being asked to come to the next meeting.
Board of Works and Safety - Jun 8, 2026
The board denied a $654.21 sewer bill credit for an eight-unit apartment, saying the utility office had contacted the owner about the leak and the owner blamed the city unfairly. It also sparked an idea to add contact-attempt documentation to the adjustment form.
Board of Works and Safety - May 11, 2026
Three property owners received credits on their sewer bills totaling about $166 — $76.57 at 990 E. Morgan St., $63.05 at 822 N. Main St., and $26.40 at 45 Hudson Ct.
Board of Works and Safety - Mar 9, 2026
Five homeowners received credits on their sewer bills totaling about $5,270, including one $3,003 credit after a frozen pipe the homeowner repaired himself. None were repeat adjustments.
Board of Works and Safety - Feb 23, 2026
Four property owners got credits on sewer bills, including a $3,257.52 adjustment for a Harriet Street leak that ran unnoticed for about six weeks.
Board of Works and Safety - Feb 9, 2026
Ten properties got sewer bill adjustments totaling about $5,691, approved in one batch vote. The largest were $1,820.73 at 1389 S. Harriett St. and $1,129.37 at 730 E. Nutter St.
Board of Works and Safety - Jan 12, 2026
Nine sewer bill adjustments totaling roughly $2,690 were approved for homes and businesses across Martinsville, correcting charges on utility bills. The wastewater plant also needs about $38,165 in equipment replacement, with the quote under review.
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