North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Regulatory Document for Water and Sewer Service

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The North Carolina Utilities Commission has released a regulatory document outlining the application process and requirements for apartment complexes and manufactured home parks seeking to provide water and/or sewer service. The document, dated September 15, 2025, provides detailed instructions and exhibits for applicants, including Patriot Place MHC LLC, which is seeking to provide water and sewer service to its residents in Onslow County.

Key Takeaways:

  • The application process requires the submission of various exhibits, including a copy of the partnership agreement, a vicinity map, and a copy of the supplier's schedule of rates for purchased water and sewage treatment.
  • The proposed rates for water and sewer service, as submitted by Patriot Place MHC LLC, include a water usage rate of $9.07 per 1,000 gallons and a sewer usage rate of $31.00, with a monthly administrative fee of $3.75.
  • The application also requires the disclosure of the number of customers, including present customers, vacant units, and lots, with a total of 85 water customers and 85 sewer customers currently served.
  • The proposed utility service area includes all lots to be served owned by the applicant, with a total of 101 water customers and 101 sewer customers that can be served.

Statistics:

  • Number of water customers: 85
  • Number of sewer customers: 85
  • Total number of customers that can be served: 101 (water) and 101 (sewer)
  • Proposed water usage rate: $9.07 per 1,000 gallons
  • Proposed sewer usage rate: $31.00
  • Monthly administrative fee: $3.75
  • Bills past due 25 days after billing date: 16

Sources:

  • North Carolina Utilities Commission. (2025). BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION Application for Certificate of Authority to Charge for Water and/or Sewer Service and for Approval of Rates for Apartment Complexes and Manufactured Home Parks.