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McCoy Utility District chief explains 150% wastewater rate hike, cites high water loss and push for regional connections
Summary
McCoy Utility District’s new general manager told the Bradley County Commission the district implemented a 150% wastewater rate increase after a state comptroller order and a rate study; he cited more than 40%–50% water loss, limited customer counts and plans to pursue regional connections or ARPA-funded plant work to stabilize rates.
Ben Witt, the newly appointed general manager of the McCoy Utility District, told the Bradley County Commission that the district implemented a 150% wastewater rate increase after direction from the state comptroller and a formal rate study.
Witt said the comptroller’s order required a competent rate study and either implementation of recommended rates or an implementation plan by Dec. 31. “We have actually done the absolute bare minimum of 100% increase. They wanted us to go to 200%…so, we can be responsible with our rates and…we have enough input from our CPA that this 150% increase,” Witt said, adding the district expects to review rates annually with its CPA.
Why it matters: Witt emphasized the district serves…
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