Recent News

The Rapidan Service Authority staff strive to keep you updated on all matters related to your community. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you! Make sure your contact information is up to date in our records to ensure you receive alerts.

Sewer Main Break – Lake of the Woods

8/27/2026

UPDATE, 8/27/26, 8:00 PM - RSA crews have repaired the force main and returned all pump stations to service. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

A sewer force main was broken by a contractor near 141 Yorktown Blvd this afternoon. The leak has been stopped and cleanup is underway. RSA...

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Boil Water Notice 8.19

8/19/2026

UPDATE, 8/21/2026, 2:30pm - Results from the second set of samples collected yesterday (Thursday) are "absent" for Total Coliform and E.coli. This means there were no indicators for bacteria present in two consecutive sets of samples. In concurrence with the Virginia Department of Health, RSA is...

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Attention Gordonsville Sewer Customers

8/10/2026

RSA has issued a Press Release and Customer Letter regarding the Gordonsville sewer billing transition. Click on the embedded links or visit www.rapidan.org/gordonsville-customers to view the documents

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Press Release: "Rapidan Service Authority Appoints David Jarrell as General Manager"

4/17/2026

Rapidan Service Authority has issued a press release regarding the appointment of David Jarrell as its next General Manager.

To view the press release, click here.

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Wilderness Wastewater Treatment Plant - Odor Complaints

4/16/2026

WILDERNESS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

There have been a number of complaints recently regarding the Wilderness Sewage Treatment Plant and odor.

Sewage treatment plants often experience increased odor during seasonal transitions, particularly in spring and fall. This is primarily caused by shifting...

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2024 GFOA Award

3/5/2026

For the 41st consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Rapidan Service Authority.

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RSA Board

2/19/2026

There will be occasions where two or more members of the RSA Board attend a function that is not considered a meeting under Virginia FOIA. Under Virginia law, a gathering of two or more members of the Board is specifically not deemed a "meeting" if:

  • No public business is discussed.
  • No business...

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Press Release Regarding Gordonsville

2/5/2026

Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) has issued a press relase regarding the Gordonsville Town Council's recent resolution to terminate billing for RSA sewer services.

Click here to view the release.

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Winter Weather Info

1/23/2026

RSA is Ready for the Storm!

Our team has taken precautionary measures to prepare for this storm and will be working around the clock to keep the water flowing. We are committed to providing reliable service 24/7/365, no matter the weather! 

Winter Water Tips: Protect Your Pipes

Cold weather...

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RSA Responds to Force Main Break in Lake of the Woods

12/25/2025

12/25/25, 9pm - Crews found a 4ft split in the force main. The damaged section of pipe was cut out and replaced with new pipe. After pressure testing, the main was placed back into service.

12/25/25, 3:25pm - Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) crews are currently onsite in Lake of the Woods...

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Approved Rate Increases

3/18/2025

Click here for more information on rate increases approved for implementation in 2025.

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2023 GFOA Award

12/11/2024

For the 40th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Rapidan Service Authority.  

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