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Category: Water Ownership

Posted inPolitics & Government

Fix for struggling water systems in the works, but paying for it problematic

by Kirk Ross May 24, 2019July 7, 2020

NC senators are working on legislation with broad support to encourage struggling utility systems to merge, but covering the fees remains a sticking point.

Posted inPolitics & Government

Florence adds to woes of struggling water and sewer systems

by Kirk Ross October 8, 2018July 7, 2020
Posted inGovernment Transparency

Man alleges Montgomery County coverup after $3,000-plus records charge

by Michael Gebelein June 18, 2018July 7, 2020
Lake Lure Dam
Posted inEnvironment

Urgent dam repairs may cost town of Lake Lure millions

by Frank Taylor March 21, 2018July 7, 2020
Posted inBuncombe

Asheville wary as NC legislators take new look at water system

by Kirk Ross February 23, 2018July 7, 2020

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