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Mayor Billy Knight Sr. sat down for another episode of The River City Chat to give Moss Point residents an important update on the city’s new water meter system and ongoing efforts to address leaks across the community.
The City has now installed more than 5,000 new water meters, a major step toward improving accuracy in billing and better tracking water usage. According to Mayor Knight, these upgraded meters are designed to ensure that every household is charged only for the water it actually uses.
“Your new water meter is already in the ground,” he explained. “If the meter box at your home sits higher than the ground, please let us know. We want all boxes to be level to prevent damage or tripping hazards.”
As part of the rollout, city crews have discovered that many leaks are occurring on the customer’s side of the property, not on the city’s lines. Residents who have been identified with leaks should have already received a certified letter from the City. Mayor Knight urged everyone who received one to sign and return the card right away, then contact a licensed plumber to locate and fix the leak.
“This is about making sure you’re not paying for water you aren’t actually using,” he said. “If you have a leak, that water is still flowing through your meter, and you’ll be charged for it until it’s repaired.”
Mayor Knight also cleared up a few common questions and misconceptions circulating on social media.
There is no special senior citizen rate for water in Moss Point. However, the City is working to help seniors on fixed incomes by adjusting billing cycles to align with the timing of their Social Security or disability payments. This change is intended to help residents avoid late fees that occur simply because their checks arrive after bills are due.
In terms of rates, the mayor explained that:
The minimum water bill for up to 3,000 gallons is $23.50.
Usage above 3,000 gallons will be charged at the standard rate per gallon.
The minimum estimated bill under the new system is $129.43, depending on actual consumption.
Sewer service is calculated at three times the water rate, and the reverse osmosis fee remains $12 to help purify water as it cycles through the system.
The City expects the new system to go fully live in December, with accurate readings and improved billing in place by January. In the meantime, contractors are double-checking installations and verifying that all meters and boxes are positioned correctly before the system officially launches.
“We want this done right, not rushed,” Mayor Knight emphasized. “We’re taking our time to make sure everything is accurate before going live.”
Residents with questions about their meters or leak letters are encouraged to contact Public Works for assistance.
As the City of Moss Point continues modernizing its infrastructure, these new meters mark another step toward a more efficient and transparent water system, ensuring every drop counts for every resident.
