The fluoridation of public drinking water has been a recent topic of discussion in the news following a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Augusta Water continues to follow all guidance and recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for fluoridation and remains in compliance with applicable limits. Augusta Water will continue to follow the discussion closely and make any necessary changes to remain in compliance with EPA and VDH standards.
Customers can view the most recent water quality report, including information about fluoridation, for their area at augustawater.com/waterquality. If you have additional questions, please contact our office during regular business hours at 540-245-5670 or by email at customerservice@augustawater.com.
Did You Know?
Lithium ion batteries should not be thrown in the trash. Lithium ion batteries have a high energy density and can potentially explode, burn, and/or vent toxic fumes when damaged during the disposal process. NiCad, NiMh, Li-Ion, LiPo and other batteries are considered hazardous waste and not permitted at the Augusta Regional Landfill. Local retailers may recycle batteries from the products they sell.
Augusta County provides the following recycling activities at the landfill’s Public Use Site:
Cardboard Glass
Mixed Paper Aluminum Cans
Tin Cans
The last green open top container at the Public Use Site is also available for large cardboard boxes.
The Augusta Regional Landfill also provides Used Oil, Used Antifreeze, and Used Lead-Acid Battery Collection under the wooden shelter at the Public Use Site.
The Augusta Regional Landfill also recycles any type of scrap metal and white goods at the Public Use Site. White goods include any type of household appliance. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditions, and dehumidifiers should be set in the designated location at the scrap metal pile so landfill employees can remove the refrigerants.
Tires are recycled for a fee. Please see our Fee Schedule.
The Augusta Regional Landfill also collects and recycles brush. Please follow the Yard Waste signs within the facility. Customers are asked to NOT throw non-yard waste (scrap metal, trash, plastic bags, concrete, dirt, building materials, pallets, crates, lumber, or lumber) into the yard waste recycling area. The material is ground and recycled on-site. The landfill does not provide mulch to citizens.
If you are uncertain what to do with a waste material, please refer to our Augusta Regional Landfill Disposal Guide. If the material is not on the list, please call 337-2857 and we’ll be glad to assist and update the guide.