Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Currituck County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities
Mainland Water Plant expansion delivery method
The board authorized design-build delivery for a 750,000-gallon-per-day expansion that will bring the water plant's reverse osmosis capacity to three million gallons per day — the first step toward advertising for contractors.
Northwest Stormwater Advisory Board Inactivity
Resident Joe Hobbs asked why the Northwest watershed advisory board hasn't met in years; the manager agreed to look at reconstituting it after the budget is adopted.
Moyock wastewater treatment plant expansion
The county committed up to $8.5 million to start building new drainage basins at the Moyock Regional plant, aiming for October 2026 completion and roughly 100,000 gallons per day of added capacity. Businesses waiting to hook up to sewer now have a date to plan around, with bigger expansions hinging on state and federal funding.