NOTICE!
Built more than 50 years ago, our water treatment plant was long overdue for necessary improvements. While there are no problems with our water quality, a major DHEC-required rehabilitation project is underway to enable the City to be able to continue to produce excellent water for the future.
Council voted in 2010 on a $10 increase to be phased in over two years to make it easier on our citizens. There was a $5 increase January 1st of last year and there will be a $5 increase beginning January 1, 2012. Even though this increase was unavoidable, please keep in mind that Council was able to scale back from a $16 million dollar project to a $4 million project.
Water bills which you receive in February will reflect a rate increase effective January 1, 2012.
Residential and Commercial Water Rates (Inside Pickens City Limits)
- First 3,000 gallons: $23.50
- Over 3,000 gallons: $3.50 per 1,000 gal.
Residential and Commercial Water Rates (Outside Pickens City Limits)
- First 3,000 gallons: $36.00
- Over 3,000 gallons: $4.00 per 1,000 gal.
Residential and Commercial Sewer Rates
- First 3,000 gallons: $20.50
- Over 3,000 gallons: $3.20 per 1,000 gal.
The new rates will be applied to your meter reading for January, and your February bill will reflect the new rates.
