Summary
The county signed on to a shorter five-year water agreement that puts DEQ-required water testing in the county's hands rather than the city's; rates are renegotiated separately each year.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city will renegotiate service costs after 25 years; county water rates typically mirror the city's fee schedule.
County water customers get clearer accountability for testing and compliance, reducing fine risk.
If rates don't fully match, the county's water fund eats the difference on purchased water.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Jun 11, 2026
The county usually mirrors Laurinburg's water rates, and the city is expected to raise rates 10%. Some commissioners think the county's water funds are healthy enough to offer relief instead of automatically matching.
Board of Commissioners - Jan 5, 2026
The county signed on to a shorter five-year water agreement that puts DEQ-required water testing in the county's hands rather than the city's; rates are renegotiated separately each year.
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