Southport Board of Aldermen approves immediate utility rate reduction ahead of merger

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Board of Aldermen has approved an immediate reduction of utility rates.

The move comes in anticipation of the merger of Southport’s water and sewer utilities with Brunswick County later this year.

Southport’s water and sewer rates have been reduced, effective with the February 2024 bill, to be as close as possible to the current Brunswick County rates.

Because Southport and Brunswick County use different billing systems, the new lower Southport rates are very similar to the County’s rates but are not exact, officials say.

Southport will continue to apply these lower rates until the merger is completed, and billing is assumed by Brunswick County. After the merger is completed, the County will begin charging its prevailing rates.