Revised Water and Sewer Rates for Apartment Complexes and Manufactured Home Parks in North Carolina

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The North Carolina Utilities Commission has issued a regulatory document outlining revised rates and fees for apartment complexes and manufactured home parks charging for water and/or sewer service. The document, dated 9/18/2025, provides detailed information on the proposed and present rates for water and sewer usage, as well as administrative fees. The revised rates are intended to reflect the increased costs of purchased water and sewage treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed water usage rate is $5.88 per 1,000 gallons, compared to the present rate of $5.41.
  • The proposed sewer usage rate is $7.63 per 1,000 gallons, compared to the present rate of $7.03.
  • The monthly administrative fee is proposed to increase to $4.92, exceeding the maximum allowed by NCUC Rule R18-6(a) of $3.75.
  • Bills past due 25 days after the billing date, and payment is due on the billing date.
  • Billing frequency is proposed to remain monthly for service in arrears.
  • The effective date of the supplier's rate increase is subject to NCUC approval.
  • Apartment complexes and manufactured home parks may increase their rates by filing a notification of revised rates and fees with the Commission.
  • A separate notification should be filed for each apartment complex or manufactured home park.

Statistics:

  • Proposed water usage rate: $5.88 per 1,000 gallons
  • Proposed sewer usage rate: $7.63 per 1,000 gallons
  • Present water usage rate: $5.41 per 1,000 gallons
  • Present sewer usage rate: $7.03 per 1,000 gallons
  • Proposed monthly administrative fee: $4.92
  • Maximum administrative fee allowed by NCUC Rule R18-6(a): $3.75
  • Bills past due: 25 days after the billing date

Sources:

  • BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION WR-3386 Sub 5 NOTIFICATION OF REVISED RATES AND FEES FOR APARTMENT COMPLEXES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS CHARGING FOR WATER AND/OR SEWER SERVICE PURSUANT TO G.S. 62-11 0(G) (NCUC, 2025)
  • https://starw1.ncuc.gov (NCUC, 2022)