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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Currituck County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mainland Water Plant expansion delivery method
The board approved an easement tied to the Barco Boost Station, requested by staff.
Stormwater
Stormwater review has improved since the county began using outside engineering firms. Commissioners discussed pond sizing and soil suitability but made no changes to the process.
Kamstrup Water Meter Purchase
A sole-source purchase of Kamstrup water metering equipment from Fortiline Waterworks was on the agenda for county water system operations.
Moyock wastewater treatment plant expansion
The county committed $5.8 million to Early Works Package 2, with some new treatment basin capacity expected by December 2026 and full design by 2027. Commissioners will still have to decide how to allocate sewer capacity when new connections open up.
Fire protection water supply standards
New rules clarify that tanker water can supplement—but not be the sole—fire protection for new development, and set sizing rules for water main extensions.
Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District Budget
The OSWSD board reviewed a proposed $3.78 million budget for next year, with a public hearing June 1 and adoption due by June 30.
Dominion Energy Rate Hike
The county formally opposed Dominion's request to raise electric rates, which would add about $17 a month to the average bill. The resolution is symbolic — state regulators decide — but it puts Currituck on record against the hike.
Exemption for county-owned minor utilities
The county wants its own small water and sewer pump stations exempt from setback, parking and landscaping rules so it can build them on tight highway easements, including one across from the high school. The board recommended approval 4-0.
Off-road power reliability after outages
After two long outages, Dominion Energy laid out upgrades — new conductors, poles and circuit reconfigurations — for the off-road electric system.