Live in York County? Here’s when your water bill could increase, and by how much
Water and sewer rates across York County could go up this summer.
York County will hold the first of three votes Monday night that are needed to raise rates. The move would require a public hearing at a later date. The move is in response to increased rates from Rock Hill, which provides water and sewer service to the county.
According to the county, wholesale rates for every 1,000 gallons of both water and sewer services from Rock Hill will increase July 1. The water rate will go up 11% and the sewer rate 7.5%. In response, the county is proposing an increase of 11% for both services to offset the increase and make capital improvements.
The county charges monthly base fees for water and sewer that vary considerably based on meter size. Meter sizes vary based on the type of property.
The consumption rate also varies by residential, commercial or wholesale use. For every 1,000 gallons used, the residential rate would increase to $5.99 for water and $7.64 for sewer. The commercial rate would be $6.79 for water and $8.40 for sewer. Wholesale rates would be $5.18 for water and $6.18 for sewer.
Rock Hill draws water near where Lake Wylie meets the Catawba River. The city sells wholesale to York County, Fort Mill, Tega Cay and Catawba Indian Nation. In addition to its own customers, York County sold water to the city of York and what was most recently known as Blue Granite Water Company throughout Lake Wylie.
After more than a decade of complaints from Lake Wylie residents, businesses and elected officials related to the then private water system, York County condemned the utility and took over service earlier this year.
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