Public Utilities Policy and Fees

Welcome to our service area. We hope that your stay here is comfortable. While you are here, if we can be of assistance, please contact us at 252-943-3055.

The town provides electricity, water, sewer, and garbage disposal. Garbage is collected each Monday. You will be notified if there are any changes.

A town employee will read your meter on or near the 22nd day of each month. You will receive your bill the following month - Example:
July 22nd Reading Date
August 1st Bill Received
August 15th Bill due without penalty
August 16th 5% penalty imposed

Penalty is always 5% of the bill. Paying by the due date will SAVE YOU MONEY!

Important: Delinquent Accounts. If payment is not received by the 5th of the following month Service Will be Interrupted. Both the current and previous bills must be paid. In addition a $25.00 reconnection fee will be applied for reconnection during business hours and $75.00 fee will be applied if service is restored outside of business hours.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you.


Utility Service Fees
Revised March 2012