SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Summersville is proposing increases to water and sewer rates over the next two years to help fund improvements and maintenance of its utility infrastructure.
According to the city, every utility customer has been notified by mail of the proposed changes.
The proposal includes a total 20% increase in water rates, implemented in two phases, with a 10% increase in 2026 followed by another 10% increase in 2027.
Sewer rates would increase by a total of 34%, also spread over two phases, with a 17% increase in 2026 and another 17% increase in 2027.
City officials said the proposed increases are intended to support major upgrades to the community’s aging water and sewer system.
“These improvements will help ensure our system remains safe, reliable, and able to meet future needs,” the city said.
If approved, the minimum monthly water bill for 2,000 gallons in Summersville would increase from the current $27.06 to $30.00 after the first phase and to $33.00 after the second phase, an overall increase of $5.94.
The minimum monthly sewer bill for 2,000 gallons would increase from $33.34 to $41.00 in the first phase and $48.00 in the second phase, an overall increase of $14.66.
For Glade Creek customers, the minimum monthly water bill would increase from $35.66 to $39.00 after the first phase and $43.00 after the second phase, a total increase of $7.34.
The city also released a comparison showing Summersville’s current minimum water and sewer bills remain below the regional averages. Summersville’s current minimum water bill is $27.06 compared with a regional average of $39.04, while its current minimum sewer bill is $33.34 compared with the regional average of $38.55.
A public hearing on the proposed rate increases will be held during the Summersville City Council meeting on Aug. 10. City officials are encouraging residents to attend, ask questions and learn more about the planned infrastructure improvements.
