Water and Sewerage Companies

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This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Water and Sewerage Companies.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Heat, Light, Power, Water and Other Utility Companies Generally”, which is part of Title 56 “Public Service Companies”.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 56-261	Duties of companies furnishing water or sewerage facilities
§ 56-261.1	Duties of water and sewerage companies in certain counties
§ 56-261.2	Hydrant connections and water supply for fire protection in certain counties
§ 56-262	Proceeding upon failure of public service corporation to perform duties
§ 56-263	Commission may order increase in service
§ 56-264	Quo warranto in case of failure to comply with order of Commission
§ 56-264.1	Collection of rates, fees and charges
§ 56-264.2	Governing board of multistate entities operating certain sewage treatment facilities; arbitration of issues; condemnation of facilities
§ 56-264.3	Cost allocation and rate design
§ 56-265	Certain sections not to limit Commission's powers