Between September 2017 and January 2019 the EFC and ADEM conducted a survey of 571 rate-charging water and wastewater utilities in Alabama.

A total of 485 utilities participated by providing their rate schedules, yielding a response rate of 85% of utilities, and accounting for 97% of all Alabama citizens served by community water systems. Utilities from all 67 counties in the state are represented in this survey group.

Water and wastewater rate setting is one of a local government’s most important environmental and public health responsibilities. This report aims to provide utility professionals and public officials with an up-to-date, detailed survey of current statewide rate structures and trends, and thus assist in the protection of public health, improvement of economic development, and promotion of sustainability in Alabama.

Previous years' reports: 2014 2016