Utility rates & providers in Washington County, TN

Representative example: Johnson City (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Washington County’s largest city is Johnson City, where BrightRidge (formerly Johnson City Power Board) provides retail electric service and markets fiber broadband alongside traditional utility operations. BrightRidge publishes residential electric rates with monthly basic charges and per-kWh energy components that reflect TVA wholesale power costs, including monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment pass-throughs visible on customer bills.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$233.09

Modeled for Johnson City — your address may use different providers.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-07-21
  • Electric $143.15 (61%)
  • Water $29.20 (13%)
  • Sewer $44.49 (19%)
  • Trash $16.25 (7%)

Utilities here are about 5% lower than the Tennessee city average, driven mainly by water.

  • In Tennessee, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Potable water and sanitary sewer for most in-city Johnson City accounts are billed by the Johnson City Water & Sewer Department using adopted FY 2026 rate and connection fee schedules with separate volumetric columns for addresses inside versus outside the city limits where applicable. Residential solid waste is billed through a municipal solid waste fee described on city Public Works pages—county addresses outside Johnson City may use private haulers or county solid waste programs; always match jurisdiction before comparing monthly refuse costs.

Electricity

Confirmed — BrightRidge residential electric (FCA & seasonal components vary)

BrightRidge residential electric tariffs combine a monthly basic service charge with per-kWh energy rates that include TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment and other riders described on BrightRidge’s electric rates pages—effective totals can move monthly even when nominal sheets look stable.

BrightRidge also operates fiber-to-the-home in many neighborhoods; broadband charges are separate from regulated electric line items.

County addresses outside BrightRidge territory may be served by electric cooperatives—verify the distributor on your bill header.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed — Johnson City FY 2026 water schedules (inside vs outside city columns)

Johnson City Water & Sewer publishes FY 2026 water rate schedules with volumetric tiers and meter-based minimums; addresses inside the city limits use different columns than certain outside-city service areas described in the adopted PDF—match the column that applies to your meter location.

Irrigation meters, fire lines, and commercial accounts use non-residential schedules.

Wells and small systems still serve some Washington County parcels.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Confirmed — Johnson City FY 2026 sewer volumetric schedules

Johnson City wastewater charges for residential customers on public sewer generally combine base and volumetric components tied to metered water consumption—large outdoor uses may qualify for billing adjustments under published procedures.

Septic systems should not be modeled with city sewer volumetrics without a connection letter.

Industrial pretreatment uses separate tariff sheets.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Confirmed — Johnson City solid waste fee vs county / private options

Johnson City Public Works publishes solid waste fees for city residents with curbside collection programs and recycling guidance—fees have been updated on published city pages; regional residential rates may differ.

Washington County Solid Waste operates convenience centers and recycling programs for county residents with published rules—compare city versus county jurisdiction on your tax notice.

Private haulers may still serve some addresses—confirm contracts separately.

Official sources

Summaries rely on BrightRidge electric rate publications, Johnson City Water & Sewer FY 2026 PDFs, Johnson City Public Works solid-waste pages, and Washington County Solid Waste materials as of the last verified date. Cooperative electric pockets, wells, septic, and private haulers require parcel-specific confirmation.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Washington County

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$233.09

Johnson City

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 61% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.82.
  • Water increases by about $4.65 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

Full line-item breakdown: Johnson City utility page. County overview cards above cite additional regional sources.

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Cities in Washington County

Estimated monthly utility totals

Totals use each city's modeled usage and tariffs on file—see the city page for electric, water, sewer, and trash breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Johnson City (example)$233.09

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Washington County. Electric uses city or provider tariff data; water, sewer, and trash use city or provider rate schedules. Each city page shows assumed usage (kWh, gallons) and source links.
Cities in the same county can have different electric providers, municipal water and sewer systems, and trash contracts. Rates and fee structures vary, so estimated monthly totals differ. Use the comparison table and city links to see details.
Each city page shows a 'last verified' date and links to official sources. Always confirm current rates on the provider's or city's website before making decisions.
BrightRidge provides retail electric service for many Johnson City–area accounts and also markets BrightRidge fiber broadband. Fiber charges are separate line items from regulated electric tariffs—read your bill carefully.
We merge filings from Johnson City’s coordinate and a second residential sample north of the city (36.420°N, 82.520°W) so mountain and fringe filings supplement downtown merges—still confirm availability at your address.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Johnson City with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.