Kingsport Residents May Soon See A $7 Monthly Increase In Their Utility Bills. The Proposed Increase Would Be Due To Upgrades To Aging Infrastructure And Compliance With Environmental Regulations. The Potential Hikes Affect Water, Wastewater, And Stormwater Services. The City Is Focusing On Replacing Deteriorating Pipes, Updating Its Water System, And Addressing Regulatory Concerns About Nutrient-Impaired Waterways. A Multi-Million-Dollar Study Is Underway To Assess The Necessity Of Future Wastewater Plant Upgrades.
