San Antonio approves SAWS rate increases through 2030
The 8-3 council vote sets phased rate increases beginning Jan. 1, 2027, with a projected average residential bill near $73.20 by 2030.
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Catlettsburg wastewater plant improvement project moves into design phase
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority records identify HDR as the designer for improvements at the Catlettsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant under an approved corrective-action plan, with a June 1, 2026 milestone.
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Zephyrhills adopts one-year moratorium on data-center development
The Zephyrhills City Council gave final approval June 22 to a one-year pause on data-center permits, rezonings and site-plan approvals while officials review land-use rules and utility demands.
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Townsend begins testing $14 million water-system project ahead of August 2026 startup
Testing is underway on Townsend’s delayed water-system project, including a new water tower expected to come online in August 2026.
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Monett water-meter replacement project expected to continue through summer 2026
The City of Monett has contracted with Subterra Solutions to replace water meters throughout the city, with completion expected by the end of summer 2026.
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Ohio Edison to install smart meters throughout Fairlawn
The City of Fairlawn says FirstEnergy/Ohio Edison will install smart electric meters across the city, but the available notice does not provide a start date or establish any billing or rate changes.
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Luther seeks environmental review as proposed data-center project faces new town restrictions
Luther solicited proposals for an environmental assessment of a proposed data-center project while temporarily pausing new applications and approvals for existing ones.
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Marion County keeps data centers on hold as Palmyra officials weigh local concerns
A Marion County moratorium was blocking data-center construction as Palmyra officials and residents discussed infrastructure, noise, water and electricity concerns in July.
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Roanoke Rapids records show sinkhole concerns, school leadership change
Roanoke Rapids records identify utility-related sinkholes on four streets while city meeting records show council activity in July and August. Separately, Larry Catalano began leading Roanoke Rapids High School on July 1.
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Bentonville Proposes Wastewater Fee for New Development
Bentonville is considering a wastewater development fee intended to make new growth contribute to needed system improvements instead of relying entirely on existing ratepayers.