Public Works Department
Mission
To improve the quality of life for The Town of Red Springs residents, businesses, and visitors through responsive, efficient, and effective services that maintain Town facilities, provide a safe and friendly transportation system for motorists and pedestrians, provide a safe and reliable water supply, and properly dispose of wastewater and solid waste.
Role of the Public Works & Utilities Department
The Public Works Department provides many essential services for citizens, including refuse collection (both residential and commercial), buildings and grounds maintenance, street and sidewalk construction and maintenance, environmental services, fleet maintenance, cemetery management and maintenance, and pest control. One of the most important services the department provides is to ensure safe drinking water to the public and the treatment of wastewater.
FY2022/2023 Town of Red Springs Schedule of Fees & Rates
|
Utility Deposits |
|
|
Water |
$ 90.00 |
|
Electrical |
$ 275.00 |
|
Senior Citizens–Electric |
$ 125.00 |
|
Letter of Credit from Previous |
$ 140.00 |
Utility Company
|
Miscellaneous Utility Fees |
|
|
Connection Fee |
$ 25.00 |
|
Reconnection Fee |
$ 25.00 |
|
Late Fee |
$ 10.00 |
|
Returned Check Fee |
$ 25.00 |
|
Water & Sewer Taps |
|
|
3/4 inch Water Tap |
$ 900.00 |
|
1 inch Water Tap |
$ 1,100.00 |
|
2 inch Water Tap |
$ 3,000.00 |
|
4 inch Sewer Tap |
$ 650.00 |
|
All Other Taps |
Town Cost + 10% |
Note: Any special costs associated with water and sewer taps will be billed at the town’s cost.
*New Water & Sewer Rates approved at the June 5, 2018 Board of Commissioners meeting.
**Rates effective July 1, 2018.
*****Water Rates***** *****Sewer Rates*****
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Gallons Used |
In Town |
Out of Town |
Industrial |
In Town |
Out of Town |
Industrial |
|
Minimum(0-2,000) |
$ 24.00 |
$ 36.00 |
$ 27.00 |
$ 32.00 |
$ 48.18 |
$ 42.00 |
|
2,001-5,000 |
$ 2.00 |
$ 4.00 |
$ 4.00 |
$ 3.95 |
$ 7.90 |
$ 6.50 |
|
5,001-10,000 |
$ 2.50 |
$ 4.50 |
$ 4.25 |
$ 4.25 |
$ 8.00 |
$ 6.60 |
|
10,001–15,000 |
$ 3.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 4.50 |
$ 4.55 |
$ 8.10 |
$ 7.00 |
|
Over15,001 |
$ 3.50 |
$ 5.50 |
$ 4.75 |
$ 4.85 |
$ 8.20 |
$ 7.25 |
Sanitation Rates
Description Rate
Residential Flat Rate $21.25 per month
Commercial Flat Rate $31.98 per month