Water District budgets now self-sustaining
Scotland County
Summary
Water District One ($854,782) and Two ($1,251,934) are proposed as balanced without transfers from the general fund, thanks to a roughly 10% water rate increase. Fund balances stand at $2.4 million and $2.7 million respectively.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Eliminating the interfund transfer spares the general fund about $100,000 previously used to balance Water District One.
General taxpayers, since water customers now cover the districts' own costs including bond payments.
Water customers will pay roughly 10% more.
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