Washington County Virginia Leaders Will Soon Be Examining The Possibilities Of Merging The County’s Water And Sewer Service Authority With Bristol Virginia Utilities. Last Night, The County Board Of Supervisors Voted To Proceed With A Study On The Merger. The Issue Was Not Part Of Last Night’s Agenda. Meanwhile, The Bristol Virginia City Council Has Approved A Plan That Allows Bvu To Split From The City And Form Its Own Authority. A Final Vote Is Expected On The Matter At An October 27th Meeting. It Would Take Effect July 1st Of 2010.