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Columbia Union’s Water Crisis | Wilmington News
For over 25 years, residents of Pender County’s Columbia Union community have fought for clean, public water—only to face a $15 million price tag the county can’t shoulder alone. Despite their county’s economic strength, which ironically makes securing state and federal grants harder, locals endure contaminated well water and the daily cost of bottled water. Trust has eroded as officials stall, offering only partial fixes like limited pipe extensions that fall short. For Cheryl Highsmith and others with health concerns, this isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a life-threatening crisis. Everyone…
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