Water Bills Soar Again for Locked-In Customers

Carolina Water Service customers face a 40% water bill surge over three years, approved by regulators despite widespread concern over affordability. The company cites PFAS cleanup, infrastructure upgrades, and Hurricane Helene recovery costs—including $700K in storm expenses passed directly to users—as justification. This isn’t the first hike; residents already endured a similar jump in 2022, leaving many trapped with no alternatives. Bills are skyrocketing, with some paying $500 monthly—more than their electricity. In areas like Mooresville and Huntersville, where they’re the only provider, customers have little recourse as they’re forced to absorb these mounting costs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe74e8da530281c9