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Kingsport adopts new water and sewer rate structure; base water charge set at $10.72
Summary
The board approved water and sewer budgets that move the utilities to a simplified rate structure: a $10.72 monthly base for typical inside-city water customers and a consumption charge held at $2.87 per 1,000 gallons; sewer customers face a $3.74 increase plus a 2.3% rate adjustment. Both ordinances passed unanimously 6-0.
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Alderman approved water and wastewater budgets on first reading June 3 that include a transition to a new, clearer rate structure for customers and immediate rate adjustments intended to fund capital and regulatory obligations. Both measures passed unanimously, 6-0.
Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds, who presented the utility packages, said the FY2026 water proposal moves the utility to a two‑part rate: a flat base charge for typical in‑city residential service and a per‑thousand‑gallons consumption charge. He said “to have water at your house, you will pay $10.72 a month” for a 5/8‑inch meter, and the board will hold the…
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