Water and Sewer Information
After-Hours & Emergencies
For after-hours water and sanitary sewer emergencies, call 601.856.2121.
Water Quality
The City’s Water System is rated in the top five percent of all water systems in the State with over 1,800 systems evaluated. System evaluations are based on technical, financial and managerial criteria. Ridgeland’s water source is three deep-water supply wells in the Cockfield Aquifer and five deep-water supply wells in the Sparta Aquifer. The City of Ridgeland routinely tests for contaminants in your drinking water. The City of Ridgeland produces an annual
Water Quality Report [pdf] that reveals water quality test results and information about the City’s water quality services.
Rate Schedule
To ensure the long-term sustainability of its water and sewer system, the City of Ridgeland has adopted a one-time 25% increase to water and sewer rates effective for the 4/11/26 – 5/11/26 billing cycle. This is the bill to be issued on May 27, 2026 which will be due June 16, 2026. Starting in January 2027, rates will increase 3% annually. According to a comprehensive water rate study by Waggoner Engineering, this increase was found necessary to support ongoing operations, routine maintenance, infrastructure reinvestment, and reliable service. The table below demonstrates water and sewer rates per 1,000 gallons through 2031. See current Rates and Fee Schedule here. See new Rates and Fee Schedule here.
| Current | 4/11/26 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | ||
| Water | $2.33 | $2.91 | $3.00 | $3.09 | $3.18 | |
| Ridgeland sewer | $1.92 | $2.40 | $2.45 | $2.55 | $2.62 | |
| Jackson sewer | $2.27 | $2.27 | $2.34 | $2.41 | $2.48 |
Plans
The water and wastewater facilities plans for the City of Ridgeland are available for public information. These resources provide system planning information and recommendations for new facilities and improvements to existing facilities including why the facilities or improvements are needed, where they will be located, and costs.
Jackson Sewer Treatment Plant
In order for wastewater treatment to be more cost effective, many cities located near Jackson have an inter-local agreement with Jackson to use their sewer treatment plant. The City of Ridgeland finances the placement of sewer lines and sewer pumping stations in order to get the sewer to the treatment plant. Providing for safe disposal of sewer is a very costly service. We strive to provide high quality water and sewer services to our residents in the most economical way possible.
