The Board of Commissioners, during the annual budget process, approved an increase in water rates. Therefore, the July water bill that is due in August will reflect the new rates. The old and new rates are:
| Service Type | Old Rates | New Rates |
| Residential | Minimum: $13.60 for 0-1,000 gallons
Over Minimum: $5.42 per 1,000 gallons |
Minimum: $13.60 for 0-1,000 gallons
Over Minimum: $5.96 per 1,000 gallons |
| Commercial | Minimum: $32.52 for 0-1,000 gallons
Over Minimum: $5.93 per 1,000 gallons |
Minimum: $32.52 for 0-1,000 gallons
Over Minimum: $6.52 per 1,000 gallons |
| Industrial | Minimum: None
Over Minimum: $4.20 per 1,000 gallons |
Minimum: None
Over Minimum: $4.62 per 1,000 gallons |
This rate increase is needed to continue to improve and expand the county’s water infrastructure to supply water to a growing community. For more information, contact the County Water Works Department at 706-324-1175.
