Demand an Investigation into Carolina Water Department's Billing Practices

The Issue

My community in Carolina and I have experienced a frustrating issue that seems to be persisting with no resolution in sight. We have been receiving water bills that don't seem correct. Many residents, including myself, have been over billed and despite numerous attempts to address this with both the water department and our local development, there's been minimal assistance in resolving the matter.

Our water bills have been noticeably higher than expected, often exceeding what logically aligns with our consumption. This raises the question of potential malfunctioning water meters, incorrect bill calculation, or other systemic issues within the Carolina Water Department. With the cost of living steadily rising, such unnecessary and inexplicable overcharges add an unfair strain on already stretched household budgets.

While it is vital to pay for the resources we use, it is equally important to only pay for what we've indeed used, and not an erroneous amount dictated by a flawed system. Therefore, we are seeking for an immediate and complete investigation into the billing practices of the Carolina Water Department. It is only through such an examination that we can ensure fairness and transparency in the application of utility charges.

We urge those in authority to take swift action. Please sign our petition to demand accuracy and transparency from the Carolina Water Department's billing practices. Your support is invaluable to us. Let's ensure fairness together.

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The Issue

My community in Carolina and I have experienced a frustrating issue that seems to be persisting with no resolution in sight. We have been receiving water bills that don't seem correct. Many residents, including myself, have been over billed and despite numerous attempts to address this with both the water department and our local development, there's been minimal assistance in resolving the matter.

Our water bills have been noticeably higher than expected, often exceeding what logically aligns with our consumption. This raises the question of potential malfunctioning water meters, incorrect bill calculation, or other systemic issues within the Carolina Water Department. With the cost of living steadily rising, such unnecessary and inexplicable overcharges add an unfair strain on already stretched household budgets.

While it is vital to pay for the resources we use, it is equally important to only pay for what we've indeed used, and not an erroneous amount dictated by a flawed system. Therefore, we are seeking for an immediate and complete investigation into the billing practices of the Carolina Water Department. It is only through such an examination that we can ensure fairness and transparency in the application of utility charges.

We urge those in authority to take swift action. Please sign our petition to demand accuracy and transparency from the Carolina Water Department's billing practices. Your support is invaluable to us. Let's ensure fairness together.

The Decision Makers

Josh Stein
Former North Carolina Attorney General
Ken Smith
Pender County School Board - District 4
Brad George
Former Pender County School Board - District 5

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