Statesville water and sewer customers will see a 12 percent rate increase beginning July 1, 2026, as part of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
The Water and Sewer Fund continues to face increasing capital and operating demands, including ongoing maintenance of existing infrastructure and the need for long-term treatment and capacity improvements at the Fourth Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
To help guide future planning, the city completed a comprehensive rate study in October 2025. The study determined that additional revenue will be necessary over the next 10 years to support operations, maintenance, capital improvements, debt obligations and other financial requirements of the water and sewer system.
This rate increase is necessary to ensure the continued delivery of reliable water and sewer services while maintaining and improving the infrastructure that supports the city's growing community. Even with this adjustment, data from the University of North Carolina School of Government's North Carolina Water and Wastewater Rates Dashboard shows that Statesville's water and sewer charges remain approximately 13 percent below the statewide median.
The city understands that rate increases affect customers and appreciates public support as it continues investing in the infrastructure needed to provide safe, reliable service for years to come.
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