Based on the current fee schedule and average household usage (3,000 gallons per month), a typical water bill is $48/month. Please note that there are various other one-time fees once the system becomes operational including the service initiation fee, deposit fee, connection to the meter (including your plumbing cost). If a water tap is installed but not connected, you will still be billed the minimum monthly amount once the system becomes operational at the fee schedule in effect at that time (currently $20/month). 

Yes, under most conditions. The county water system will include standby generators for maintaining water pressure and filling tanks during typical power outages. 

Nash County will own and operate the water system infrastructure (water lines, fixtures, elevated storage tank, etc.) and send out a monthly bill with support from the Towns of Red Oak and Dortches. The drinking water is intended to primarily be sourced from newly constructed wells. A connection with the City of Rocky Mount drinking water system will allow the Northern Nash Water System to source additional drinking water needs through an existing bulk rate purchase agreement with the City of Rocky Mount.