Recent News

As your local water utility provider, we strive to keep you continually updated on all matters related to your water service. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you!

Several Announcements

May 06, 2025

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: The DROP BOX at the former Rawls Springs Utility District Office location (39 Archie Smith Road) is no longer operational.  Deposits at this location will not be...

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4/28/25 Weekly Post

April 29, 2025

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: The Rawls Springs Utility District has moved to the new office location at 74 Rawls Springs Road. 
 
Please note the NEW mailing address for the Rawls Springs Utility...

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4/21/25 Weekly Post

April 21, 2025

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: The Rawls Springs Utility District has moved to the new office location at 74 Rawls Springs Road. 
 
Please note the NEW mailing address for the Rawls Springs Utility...

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4/14/25 Weekly Post

April 15, 2025

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: The Rawls Springs Utility District has moved to the new office location at 74 Rawls Springs Road. 
 
Please note the NEW mailing address for the Rawls Springs Utility...

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3/10/25

April 10, 2025

Tomorrow (April 11, 2025) we will be moving operations to the new building at 74 Rawls Springs Road. Due to moving computers we will not be able to take payments and will be closed to complete the...

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4/7/25 Board Meeting

April 07, 2025

We will be moving the board meeting tonight to the new building at 74 Rawls Springs Rd.

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4/7/25 Weekly Post

April 07, 2025

Severe weather warning sirens are not available in the Rawls Springs Community. WDAM’s First Alert Weather app is free and can be downloaded at https://www.wdam.com/page/download-our-app/
 
...

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4/2/25 Weekly Post

April 02, 2025

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, April 7, 2025, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS...

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3/24/25 Weekly Post

March 24, 2025

When a Rawls Springs Utility District (RSUD) customer has a wastewater/sewer problem that they suspect to be in the wastewater/sewer lines maintained by the RSUD, the customer should contact the RSUD...

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3/17/25 Weekly Post

March 17, 2025

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills.  If you have not received your bill by the 10th day of the month, please call the office...

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3/10/25 Weekly Post

March 11, 2025

Please note the NEW mailing address for the Rawls Springs Utility District (RSUD).
 
Rawls Spring Utility District
74 Rawls Springs Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
 
Please follow the NEW...

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2/24/25 Weekly Post

February 24, 2025

the next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be on Monday, March 3, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402). ...

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2/17/25 Weekly Post

February 18, 2025

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills.  If you have not received your bill by the 10th day of the month, please call the office...

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2/11/25 Weekly Post

February 11, 2025

The Utility District Office will be closed Monday, February 17th in observance of the President’s Day holiday. 
 
As a reminder, bill payments are due by the 15th of the month.  Cut-offs are...

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1/28/25 Weekly Post

January 28, 2025

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, February 3, 2025, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS...

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Cut Off's

January 20, 2025

Due to the impending inclement weather, the cut-off list will be generated on the morning of Monday, January 27th.  This is a change from the previously posted Tuesday, January 21st. 
 
- Arrival...

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1/13/25 Weekly Post

January 13, 2025

Payments are due by the 15th of the month.  If your bill is not paid in full by close of business on the 19th, your water service will be disconnected on the 20th.
 
Payments submitted in the drop...

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Brown Water

January 10, 2025

Due to the demand placed on the water system to fight the house fire on Brantley Drive on January 8th, 2025, iron residue located in the water system pipes has discolored some residents’ water....

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Brown Water Notice

January 10, 2025

Due to the demand placed on the water system to fight the house fire on Brantley Drive on January 8th, 2025, iron residue located in the water system pipes has discolored some residents’ water....

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1/6/25 Weekly Post

January 07, 2025

The Rawls Springs Utility Board has approved the 2025 water and sewer rates.  The new rates are posted in the “Rates & Policies” folder of the “Customer Service” tab...

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WEEKLY NEWS

December 30, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, January 6, 2025, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS...

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12/20/24

December 20, 2024

The Rawls Springs Utility District Office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas and Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Years Day. 
...

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12/9/24 Weekly Post

December 10, 2024

Payments are due by the 15th of the month.  If your bill is not paid in full by close of business on the 19th, your water service will be disconnected on the 20th.
 
Payments submitted in the drop...

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December 10, 2024

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12/2/24 Weekly Post

December 02, 2024

DECEMBER IS CLOGGED DRAINS MONTH.  Professional plumbers tell us that clogged wastewater/sewer pipes occur more in December than any other month.  These clogged pipes are due to the amount of...

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11/25/24 Weekly Post

November 25, 2024

The Rawls Springs Utility District Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs...

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11/18/24 Weeklt Post

November 18, 2024

The Utility District Office will accept cash, check, and money order payments through the drop box.  Please ensure that you put the billing stub and/or write the account owner’s name,...

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11/11/24 Weekly Post

November 12, 2024

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills that are mailed through the United States Postal Service (USPS).  The office has also received...

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11/4/24 Weekly Post

November 04, 2024

The Rawls Springs Utility District Office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
 
Please follow the NEW “Rawls Springs Utility District” Facebook page at ...

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WEEKLY NEWLETTER

October 28, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be on Monday, November 4. at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS...

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10/21/24 Weekly Post

October 21, 2024

Drought conditions lead to soil settling and shifting. This movement can cause water and sewer pipes to bend, crack, or become disjointed.  Unfortunately, this will stress water and sewer...

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10/10/24 Weekly Post

October 10, 2024

Rawls Springs Utility will be closed Monday, October 14th, in observance of Columbus Day! Remember bills are due on October 15th, after the 15th there will be a 10% late fee added to your bill. We...

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10/1/24 Weekly Post

October 01, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, October 7. at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402).  If...

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9/23/24 WEEKLY POST

September 23, 2024

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills that are mailed through the United States Postal Service (USPS).  The office has also received...

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9/17/24 Weekly Post

September 17, 2024

The Utility District Office will accept cash payments through the drop box.  Please ensure that you put the billing stub and/or write the account owner’s name, address, and account number...

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9/3/24 Weekly Post

September 04, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, September 9, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402). ...

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8/26/24 Weekly Post

August 26, 2024

The Utility District Office will be close Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. 
 
As a reminder, employees of the Rawls Springs Utility District access to meters and other Utility...

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8/19/24 Weekly Post

August 19, 2024

The Utility District Office will accept cash payments through the drop box.  Please ensure that you put the billing stub and/or write the account owner’s name, address, and account number...

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8/12/24 Weekly Post

August 12, 2024

Customer Assistance Request:
  During dry weather conditions, if you notice water standing in a ditch or other normally dry area, please contact the Utility District Office (601.268.2248 or ...

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7/29/24 Weekly Post

July 29, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, August 5, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402).  If...

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7/22/24 Weekly Post

July 23, 2024

Wastewater “Infiltration” refers to dirt and other debris that enters the wastewater system.  The infiltration may be caused by: 
 
  • Broken and defective wastewater pipes, joints, and cleanouts.
  • ...

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7/15/24 Weekly Post

July 15, 2024

The Utility District Office will accept cash payments through the drop box.  Please ensure that you put the billing stub and/or write the account owner’s name, address, and account number...

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7/8/24 Weekly Post

July 08, 2024

REMINDER: The Rawls Springs Utility District's Annual Meeting will be today (Monday, July 8, 2024) at 5:30 pm at the Rawls Springs Community Center (50 Rawls Street).

An update of the ongoing and...

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7/2/24 Weekly Post

July 02, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be the Annual Meeting.  It will be at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Rawls Springs Community Center (50...

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06/24/2024 WEEKLY POST

June 25, 2024

FATS, OIL, and GREASE (FOG) are by-products of cooking.  When hot, liquid FOG poured into the wastewater drainage system mixes with food and other waste.  When cooled, FOG hardens in...

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6/17/24 Weekly Post

June 17, 2024

The Utility District Office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth Federal Holiday. 
 
FOR SALE:  The Board of Directors of the Rawls Springs Utility District...

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6/10/24 Weekly Post

June 11, 2024

FOR SALE:  The Board of Directors of the Rawls Springs Utility District is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following vehicle:
2014 Chevrolet 1500
VIN:  1GCRCPEC7EZ332885
121,000 miles...

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05/27/2024 WEEKLY POST

May 28, 2024

District 2 Board of Supervisor Sharon Thompson will host a community meeting for Rawls Springs at the Rawls Springs Community Center (50 Rawls Street) at 5:30 pm on Thursday, May 30. ...

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5/20/24 Weekly Post

May 21, 2024

The Utility District Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.  Please take a moment to remember those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in...

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5/13/24 Weekly Notice

May 14, 2024

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills.  If you have not received your bill by the 10th day of the month, please call the office...

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5/6/24 Weekly Post

May 07, 2024

When a Rawls Springs Utility District (RSUD) customer has a wastewater/sewer problem that they suspect to be in the wastewater/sewer lines maintained by the RSUD, the customer should contact the RSUD...

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4/29/24 Weekly Post

April 30, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, May 6, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402).  If you...

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4/22/24 Weekly Post

April 22, 2024

There are several options to pay your monthly RSUD bill:
 
1. You can pay your utility bill online using a credit or debit. The payment tab is located under the “Bill Payment Options”...

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4/15/24 Weekly Post

April 15, 2024

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills.  If you have not received your bill by the 10th day of the month, please call the office...

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4/8/24 Weekly Post

April 08, 2024

The Rawls Springs Utility District’s Text Alert system is used to alert customers about water outages, boil water notices, etc…   Sign up for text alerts on the “Sign Up for Alerts” tab at  ...

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4/1/24 Weekly Post

April 01, 2024

Severe weather warning sirens are not available in the Rawls Springs Community.  WDAM’s First Alert Weather app is free and can be downloaded at https://www.wdam.com/page/download-our-app/.
 
...

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Reminder: Working Being Done

March 27, 2024

REMINDER:
Today, March 27th, the water service on Old Rawls Springs Road will be disrupted for system upgrades and repairs. The disrupted water service will be on both sides of Old Rawls Springs Road...

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Weekly Post 3/26/24

March 26, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, April 1, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402). If you...

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3/19/24 Weekly Post

March 19, 2024

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills.  If you have not received your bill by the 10th day of the month, please call the office...

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Weekly Post 3/11/24

March 11, 2024

As a reminder, bill payments are due by the 15th of the month.  Cut-offs are on the 20th of the month.
 
Please follow the NEW “Rawls Springs Utility District” Facebook page at ...

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3/4/24 Weekly Post

March 05, 2024

When a Rawls Springs Utility District (RSUD) customer has a wastewater/sewer problem that they suspect to be in the wastewater/sewer lines maintained by the RSUD, the customer should contact the RSUD...

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2/26/24 Weekly Post

February 27, 2024

The next monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors will be Monday, March 4, at 4:30 pm at the association office (39 Archie Smith Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402).  If...

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2/20/24 Weekly Newsletter

February 20, 2024

The Utility District Office has received numerous calls regarding the non-delivery of monthly bills.  If you have not received your bill by the 10th day of the month, please call the office...

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Maintenance Man

February 12, 2024

The Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors is accepting resumes for the position of Maintenance Worker.  For more information, please check the RSUD web page:  ...

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Weekly Post 2/12/24

February 12, 2024

The Utility District Office will be closed Monday, February 19th in observance of the President’s Day holiday. 
As a reminder, bill payments are due by the 15th of the month.  Cut-offs are on...

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Maintenance Man Needed

February 06, 2024

Job announcement:
 
The Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors is accepting resumes for the position of Maintenance Worker.
 
Job Summary:
 
- Maintains/repairs water treatment,...

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1/23/24 Weekly Post

January 23, 2024

The Rawls Springs Utility District operates in compliance with the Mississippi’s 811 Excavation Law.  This state law requires that the Rawls Springs Utility District submit a locate...

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Maintenance Man

January 23, 2024

The Rawls Springs Utility District Board of Directors is accepting resumes for the position of Maintenance Worker.
Job Summary:
Maintains/repairs water treatment, wastewater collection,...

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1/16/24 Weekly Post

January 16, 2024

Due to the inclement weather for January 8, the monthly meeting of the Rawls Springs Utility District was moved to Tuesday, January 16th at 4:30.  With impending bad weather on January 16th, if you...

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Water Pumps

December 12, 2023

The water pumps at the South Tower were hit by lightning over the weekend.  Repair operations will begin Tuesday morning.  You may experience low or no water pressure during the...

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RSU Newsletter

September 12, 2023

September Newsletter 

September Newsletter

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June 2023 Newsletter

June 09, 2023

June 2023 Newsletter

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CCR REPORT 2022

May 08, 2023

CCR Report 2022 (View Document Here)

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May News

May 08, 2023

May News ( View Document Here )

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MARCH NEWS

March 07, 2023

March News ( View Document Here)

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FEB NEWS

February 08, 2023

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JAN NEWS LETTER

January 13, 2023

Rate Increase (View Document Here) 

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HIRING

January 02, 2023

RAWLS SPRINGS UTILITY is hiring a maintenance man. Must be self motivated and willing to work. Equipment operation, plumbing experience, and community knowledge a plus. Must be drug free. Good pay,...

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2021 CCR

April 26, 2022

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