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Laurel Hill fire hydrant water pressure

The last hydrants on a water line lose pressure quickly — an engineer and contractor are being engaged to diagnose it.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

MediumWater Utilities

Water rate increase tied to Laurinburg

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.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 11, 2026

MediumWater Utilities

Water District budgets now self-sustaining

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.

1 mentionLast discussed May 20, 2026