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Martin County Water still losing nearly half its water amid tight cash, rising bills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District lost 48.92% of the water it produced in March, an improvement from roughly 70% a year ago but still leaving nearly half the system’s water unaccounted for due to leaks and line breaks. Alliance Water Resources presented the figures during the April 28
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Fear lingers in the shadows of overflowing water tank
Inez resident says a rusted hilltop storage tank could trigger another disaster like the mudslide that destroyed his parents’ home. BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On top of the hill above Okey Mills Jr.’s home on Turkey Creek Mountain, a rusted steel water tank leaks and overflows, sending water down the slope to
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Water line leak repair
Martin County Water District crew members uncover a main water line leak on Main Street on Thursday. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Martin County Water elects new chair, reports record-low water loss
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District reported encouraging improvements in its meeting Oct. 22, including the lowest water loss rate recorded in the last several years. In a unanimous decision, the board elected Tim Thoma as its new chair. “I moved to this community two years ago and I
