Lynchburg · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynchburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Reduction of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Budget cuts trimmed the household hazardous waste program from three collection events a year to one, raising concerns about illegal dumping and exposure risks for trash collection workers. Residents have been calling to ask for the service to return to its original frequency.
Water Conservation
Lynchburg is asking everyone to voluntarily use a little less water right now so the city doesn't have to slap us with harsh mandatory restrictions if this dry spell sticks around.
Lead and copper rule compliance / private service line investigations
Federal Lead and Copper Rule compliance is a major lift: over 16,000 service lines are still unknown, with a goal of sharply reducing that by October 2027 and replacing all lead lines by 2037. An ongoing $9.2 million inventory project continues.