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Magnolia Water’s Broken Promises | Lafayette Louisiana News
Magnolia Water’s promise to fix Louisiana’s crumbling sewer systems is turning into a nightmare for residents—nearly a year after a major spill in Thibodaux, repairs are still lagging, pipes remain undersized, and contractors are using buckets and stopwatches instead of proper equipment. Despite millions spent and an EPA extension, inspections reveal ongoing failures, raw sewage is spilling into yards and ponds, and homeowners are stuck waiting weeks for fixes. The company blames complexity and cost, citing scale to justify delays, while state regulators stay silent under federal consent…
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