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WV Water Deal Sparks Rate Concerns | Charleston News
West Virginia American Water is eyeing a $75 million buyout of Huntington’s aging wastewater system, promising upgrades to prevent flooding—but at the cost of slowly rising sewer rates until 2031. While the city keeps ownership of the treatment plant and floodwall, neighbors fear the financial strain on already overburdened households. Community concerns are being heard at public meetings, and the deal still needs approval from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The company’s also offering jobs to local board members, touting infrastructure fixes as essential for public safety…
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