Questions about your bill?
Call Somerset Utilities at (606) 679-6366 or visit your account online. Any changes in service must be made in person at Somerset Utilities, 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501.
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Winner of the 2023 Best Mid-Size Water Treatment Facility & Best Mid-Size Distribution System in Kentucky
The City of Somerset is very fortunate and fairly unique because it owns many public services, like the water department.
Lake Cumberland supplies all the citizens of Somerset and Pulaski County with all of its fresh water needs.
As a commitment to continuous improvement, the department has built a new treatment plant, more water lines and storage tanks. The city has also recently added more pumping capacity and purchased new equipment.
The City of Somerset is served by two wastewater facilities: the Otis B. Chaney Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), also called Pitman Creek WWTP, and the Sinking Creek Pretreatment Facility.
An extensive study showed that a facultative lagoon, which is a type of waste stabilization pond, would provide the best method of treatment, so one was installed. An additional benefit of this lagoon is that toxicity may be reduced at the Sinking Creek plant, improving the Chaney WWTP to meet monitoring requirements.
A new screening structure and septage receiving station were also installed as a part of this project. The WWTP includes the following processes: screening, influent pumping, facultative lagoon, primary clarification, activated sludge, secondary clarification, flow monitoring, sludge thickening, aerobic and anaerobic digesters and drying beds.
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Tap Fees
Water Tap Fees
Connect fees are $60 for residential customers and $100 for businesses. Any changes in service must be made in person at Somerset Utilities, 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501.
| Size | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5/8 Meter | $1,200 |
| 1″ Meter | $2,000 |
| 2″ Meter | $5,000 |
| Above 2″ Meter (city will supply meter) Contractor responsible for work. Call water department with any questions: 606.305.3816 or 606.875.8549 |
Sewer Tap Fees
| Classification | Cost |
|---|---|
| Residential | $1,200 |
| Apartment/Townhouse | $1,200 |
| Storage Buildings | $1,200 |
| Commercial Facility | $.30 per sq ft, with a minimum charge of $1,200 |
| Industrial Facility | $.30 per sq ft, with a minimum charge of $1,200 |
Water & Wastewater Rates
City of Somerset Wastewater Utility Rates
Sewer bills are based on water consumption.
| Minimum First 1,000 gallons/mo. | Each 100 gallons above minimum | |
|---|---|---|
| City residential | $8.40 | 0.30 |
| City commercial | $10.91 | 0.43 |
| City industrial | $32.98 | 0.50 |
| County residential | $14.94 | 0.66 |
| County commercial | $22.34 | 0.77 |
| County industrial | $38.30 | 0.67 |
| Government/Non-Profit/Education | $10.91 | 0.43 |
| Ferguson | $13.83 | 0.53 |
City of Somerset Metered Sewer Rates
Sewer customers who pay for water through one of the water districts.
| Minimum First 1,000 gallons/mo. | Each 100 gallons above minimum | |
|---|---|---|
| City residential | $5.21 | 0.30 |
| City commercial | $7.71 | 0.43 |
| City industrial | $38.30 | 0.67 |
| County residential | $14.94 | 0.66 |
| County commercial | $22.34 | 0.77 |
| County industrial | $38.30 | 0.67 |
City of Somerset Water Utility Rates
| Minimum First 1,000 gallons/mo. | Each 100 gallons above minimum | |
|---|---|---|
| All city residential, commercial + industrial customers | $8.29 | 0.31 |
| All county residential, commercial, industrial, government, non-profit + education | $14.39 | 0.54 |
| Ferguson | $11.07 | 0.45 |
Somerset Utilities
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Have a question or concern?
Reach out directly to our staff.
Water Department
Contact: Dana Whitis Water & Wastewater Manager
Email: dwhitis@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.875.8549 (cell)
Water Department
Contact: Tony Claunch Distribution Supervisor
Email: tclaunch@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.305.3816 (office)
Water Department
Contact: Jon Hammond Water Plant Supervisor
Email: jhammond@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.305.2675 (cell)
Wastewater Department
Contact: Ryan Powers Pitman Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Email: rpowers@cityofsomerset.com
Wastewater Department
Contact: Martin Johnson Sinking Creek Pretreatment Facility
Email: martin@cityofsomerset.com
