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At Starkville Utilities, we operate as efficiently as possible to help ensure our water and sewer rates remain affordable and competitive. For a look at our rate schedule, including the minimum monthly bill (base rate) and variable charges, see below.

Monthly Water and Sewer Rates:

Effective October 2025

CUSTOMERS INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS

Water Rates*

• $9.00 Water Base Rate**
• $4.50 Variable Rate

Sewer Rates

• $11.00 Sewer Base Rate**
• $7.50 Variable Rate
• $32.11 flat fee - Sewer only customers***

CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS (50% INCREASE FROM CITY RESIDENTS)

Water Rates

• $13.50 Water Base Rate**
• $6.75 Variable Rate
• Base Rate for Water Associations $100 * Meter Size(inches)**
• $6.75 Variable Rate for Water Associations

Sewer Rates**

• $16.50 Sewer Base Rate**
• $11.25 Variable Rate
• $48.17 flat fee - Sewer only customers***

* LEGACY BLUEFIELD CUSTOMERS ARE CHARGED INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS WATER RATES

** INCLUDES 1000 GALLONS IN BASE RATES

*** FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS. OTHER USES CALCULATED USING MSDH DESIGN CRITERIA FOR AVERAGE USAGE

- VARIABLE RATE IS PER 1,000 GALLONS

-RATE CLASSES INCLUDE: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & IRRIGATION

-BASE RATE IS CHARGED FOR EVERY METER AND EVERY UNIT OR CONNECTION BEHIND A MASTER METER

Starkville's Mayor and Board of Aldermen have approved a water rate adjustment that will help generate revenues for capital improvement projects and ensure Starkville's water and sewer infrastructure is well prepared for the future. Learn more about our proactive plan to ensure safe, reliable water and sewer services for years to come.

Water Rate Adjustment

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