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City of Somerset, Kentucky

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Water & Wastewater

Administrative Office: Water and Wastewater, 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501

Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Phone: 606.679.6366, after hours call 911

Email: [email protected]

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.


Water & Wastewater Tap Fees

Water & Wastewater Rates
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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 $30 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.

SizeCost
5/8 Meter$600
1″ Meter$1,000
11/2″ – 2″ Meter$3,000
Above 2″ Meter
Call Office (Water Dept.) 606.305.3816 or 606.875.8549
Sewer Tap Fees
ClassificationCost
Residential$600
Apartment/Townhouse$500 per unit
Storage Buildings$500, plus $.10 per sq ft
Commercial Facility$.20 per sq ft, with a minimum charge of $500
Industrial Facility$.10 per sq ft, with a minimum charge of $1,000

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$8.400.30
City commercial$10.910.43
City industrial$32.980.50
County residential$14.940.66
County commercial$22.340.77
County industrial$38.300.67
Government/Non-Profit/Education$10.910.43
Ferguson$13.830.53
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$5.210.30
City commercial$7.710.43
City industrial$38.300.67
County residential$14.940.66
County commercial$22.340.77
County industrial$38.300.67
City of Somerset Water Utility Rates
Minimum
First 1,000 gallons/mo.
Each 100 gallons
above minimum
All city residential, commercial + industrial customers$8.290.31
All county residential, commercial, industrial,
government, non-profit + education
$14.390.54
Ferguson$11.070.45
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Latest News

SET leachate statement April2022

Mayor Alan Keck addresses issues related to leachate, water quality

Water/Wastewater April 21, 2022

There has been discussion on social media during the last two weeks about concerns over water quality as it relates to the city’s decision to accept and treat landfill leachate… Read more.
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City of Somerset receives $3 million federal grant for wastewater upgrades

Water/Wastewater August 31, 2021

SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (August 31, 2021) — The City of Somerset has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to upgrade equipment at two wastewater treatment facilities…. Read more.
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Reach out directly to our staff.
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Water Department

Contact: Dana Whitis Water & Wastewater Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.875.8549 (cell)

Water Department

Contact: Tony Claunch Distribution Supervisor

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.305.3816 (office)

Water Department

Contact: Jon Hammond Water Plant Supervisor

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.305.2675 (cell)

Wastewater Department

Contact: Ryan Powers Pitman Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Email: [email protected]

Wastewater Department

Contact: Martin Johnson Sinking Creek Pretreatment Facility

Email: [email protected]

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Somerset, KY 42502

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Parking Tickets

Parking tickets may be paid in the Office of the City Clerk at 306 E. Mt. Vernon St. or mailed in the original citation envelope. Checks should be made payable to “City of Somerset.” Failure to comply with the citations within seven (7) days will result in the fine being doubled. Failure to pay within 30 days will result in a citation to Pulaski District Court. If convicted in District Court there will be an additional court cost of up to or more than $100. The registered owner of a vehicle at the time of the violation shall be liable for all fines. Fees subject to change without notice.

Parking Fines

Parking over designated time: $5
Parking on painted curb: $5
Loading zone: $5
Double parking: $5
Blocking driveway: $5
Parking on wrong side of street: $5
Parking in fire lane: $10
Parking on sidewalk: $10
Parking at fire plug: $10
Parking in handicapped space $25