American Water Eyes Rocky Mount Systems | Durham News

American Water, the nation’s largest regulated water utility, is eyeing Rocky Mount’s aging water and sewer systems for $175 million — promising no job losses and stable rates under state oversight. But with 14 sewage overflows in five days dumping a million gallons into the Tar River, crumbling pipes, rising costs, and a city grappling with financial woes and a deadly power outage tragedy, this deal could be a lifeline — or a gamble with public safety and trust.

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