Our Board and leadership team continually seek ways to avoid steep rate increases and pursue opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs. With regulatory expectations becoming stricter concerning the presence of contaminants like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals), we expect the cost pressures to continue. In fact, since our last rate change, our operational expenses have increased substantially primarily due to items such as materials, ongoing system maintenance, personnel, power and chemicals Expenses related to important initiatives like replacing failing pipes for better reliability, eliminating old galvanized water lines and replacing outdated equipment are on the rise. However, it is important that the Authority maintain a sustainable budget and as our costs increase, so must our rates.
The decision to increase rates is never made without tremendous consideration. These rates would go into effect Jand appear on bills delivered in August. Average customers who only receive water service, will see an increase of $4.17 per month–14 cents per day. If approved, the change will increase monthly water and sewer bills for average residential customers (7,000 gallons/month) by $8.24–27 cents per day. There is currently a rate change under consideration by the BJWSA Board of Directors that will be voted on at their June meeting. We know there is never a perfect time to increase rates, but we must operate sustainably to assure reliable service that meets all regulations protecting your health and our environment. Like your grocery bill, the expenses for BJWSA to provide quality water and wastewater services continue to grow. You don’t have to look far for evidence that everything seems to cost more these days. Rising costs drive the need for rate increases (Beaufort County) and Ackerman (Beaufort County).įor more information about BJWSA or its Board of Directors, visit -30. (Town of Ridgeland) Jerry Schulze (Beaufort County) J. Additional members are Michael Bell (Town of Bluffton) Lorraine Bond (Jasper County Delegation) David Strange (Town of Port Royal) R. William Singleton (Jasper County Delegation), Secretary/Treasurer and Jimmy Baker (Hilton Head), Past Chair. Other officers are Andy Kinghorn, Vice-Chair (City of Beaufort) Dr. Padgett is BJWSA’s Board Chair for fiscal year 2024.
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He brings to the Board 30 years of engineering experience in various professional roles, from starting his career as a Project Engineer/Manager to being the President/Co-Owner of Carolina Engineering Consultants, Inc. Ackerman, P.E., of Beaufort to Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority’s (BJWSA) Board of Directors.Īckerman was born and raised in Charleston, S.C., and is a current Beaufort resident for the last 25 years. Charleston native Jeff Ackerman, P.E., joins BJWSA Board
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