Union County, NC - Water
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Although Union County Water is a part of Union County Government, our budget is completely separate from the County’s general fund. Union County Water is funded by rates and fees, not by property tax revenue.
Our rates and fees are set annually by the Union County Board of Commissioners, as part of their annual budget deliberations. This page provides our customers with more information about our budget process and priorities.
How Our Budget is Developed
Union County Water staff closely with Union County management and budget staff to present recommendations and options for the Board of Commissioners to consider during their annual budget deliberations each spring. These deliberations typically conclude in June of each year with the adoption of the budget, which in effect sets the new rates and fees for the following year. The new rates apply to usage starting in July, will not be not reflected on billing statements until August. Visit the Budget Department’s webpage to review the draft and final budget documents for all of Union County Government, including Union County Water.
Capital Investments
Our 15-year Capital Improvement Plan calls for the following investments in our public infrastructure:
|
PROJECT TYPE |
project count |
budget |
|---|---|---|
|
Water |
20 |
$390 million |
|
Wastewater |
15 |
$216 million |
| Renewal & Replacement | 28 |
$223 million |
|
Facilities |
2 |
$16 million |
|
Total: |
65 |
$845 million |
Learn more about how we plan for future investments and what types of projects are currently underway on our Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program pages.