Prevent WV American Water Company from taking Huntington's sewer infrastructure
The Issue
As a concerned citizen of Huntington, WV, I am alarmed by the City of Huntington's consideration of allowing the West Virginia American Water Company to take control of our sanitary and sewer infrastructure. This decision would not only impose significant hardships on our community but would also strip away our rights to have a say in matters directly affecting our daily lives.
Imagine waking up one day to find out that the essential services we rely on, such as sewer maintenance, rate adjustments, and infrastructure upgrades, are suddenly out of our hands. This is the grim reality we face if this transfer of control proceeds. The West Virginia Public Service Commission (WV PSC) would gain the power to adjust sewer rates, potentially leading to increases that many of us simply cannot afford.
The WV American Water Company purports to offer discounts for individuals with low income, yet these discounts are notoriously difficult to qualify for, leaving many vulnerable groups, including our senior citizens, in financial distress. Our seniors, who have paid their dues and contributed so much to our community, cannot bear any more financial burdens. A rise in sewer rates would be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
We need to act now to ensure that Huntington's citizens maintain control over our sewer infrastructure. Allowing the WV American Water Company to assume control means relinquishing our voice in a matter of survival. It means accepting that decisions impacting our water and sanitation services are in the hands of a company whose primary concern is profit, not the welfare of our community.
We deserve transparency, fair pricing, and the ability to vote on decisions that affect our lives. I urge the City of Huntington to reconsider this proposal.
Sign this petition to make your voice heard and help protect the future of Huntington's water and sewer services. Together, we can advocate for a solution that reflects the best interests of our residents, preserving both our financial stability and our right to self-determination.
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The Issue
As a concerned citizen of Huntington, WV, I am alarmed by the City of Huntington's consideration of allowing the West Virginia American Water Company to take control of our sanitary and sewer infrastructure. This decision would not only impose significant hardships on our community but would also strip away our rights to have a say in matters directly affecting our daily lives.
Imagine waking up one day to find out that the essential services we rely on, such as sewer maintenance, rate adjustments, and infrastructure upgrades, are suddenly out of our hands. This is the grim reality we face if this transfer of control proceeds. The West Virginia Public Service Commission (WV PSC) would gain the power to adjust sewer rates, potentially leading to increases that many of us simply cannot afford.
The WV American Water Company purports to offer discounts for individuals with low income, yet these discounts are notoriously difficult to qualify for, leaving many vulnerable groups, including our senior citizens, in financial distress. Our seniors, who have paid their dues and contributed so much to our community, cannot bear any more financial burdens. A rise in sewer rates would be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
We need to act now to ensure that Huntington's citizens maintain control over our sewer infrastructure. Allowing the WV American Water Company to assume control means relinquishing our voice in a matter of survival. It means accepting that decisions impacting our water and sanitation services are in the hands of a company whose primary concern is profit, not the welfare of our community.
We deserve transparency, fair pricing, and the ability to vote on decisions that affect our lives. I urge the City of Huntington to reconsider this proposal.
Sign this petition to make your voice heard and help protect the future of Huntington's water and sewer services. Together, we can advocate for a solution that reflects the best interests of our residents, preserving both our financial stability and our right to self-determination.
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Petition created on June 12, 2026