Water Service Concerns
Summary
Residents keep complaining about water quality and billing from the private utility Carolina Water; Commissioner Burns wants a community meeting so residents can at least be pointed toward help, possibly the state Utilities Commission.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $4.3 million state revolving fund award for the first phase of the Northwest Pender water project is pending, with a decision not yet rendered.
Hampstead customers of Carolina Water would get guidance on resolving quality and billing problems.
Residents who have waited decades for water service say continued delay leaves them without relief.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners - Nov 2, 2026
Residents keep complaining about water quality and billing from the private utility Carolina Water; Commissioner Burns wants a community meeting so residents can at least be pointed toward help, possibly the state Utilities Commission.
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 15, 2026
Speaker after speaker pressed for extending water lines to residents without service; Commissioner Groves defended earlier statements that sparse lines can't cover their own cost.
Board of County Commissioners - May 4, 2026
Three public commenters and two commissioners raised water issues — from countywide 'water for all' to low pressure at 280 River Landing Drive in Maple Hill.
Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026
Roughly a dozen residents raised concerns about clean water and county water service during public comment. Commissioner Tate directed the county manager to find someone to help with water issues.
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