Bryson halts sewer connections outside town limits
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer
Developers in Swain County eyeing a quick, easy connection to Bryson City’s sewer system for their newly built properties are out of luck — at least for now. Bryson’s town board is currently denying sewer services to anyone that lives outside of the immediate town limits.
Franklin takes steps to fix sewage woes
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
Franklin town leaders are in the process of fixing some of the sewage spills throughout town, Franklin Town Manager Mike Decker said.
Stance of Bethel sewer separates Cathey, Holbrook
A long-standing controversy over extending water and sewer lines to the semi-rural community of Bethel could be a defining issue in the election for the Haywood County Soil and Water Conservation District board this November.
Study says water, sewer needs rising
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer
The state’s water, wastewater and stormwater systems are faced with $6.8 billion in capital improvement needs, a figure that is expected to reach $16.5 billion by 2030, according to a new study released by the North Carolina Rural Center.