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Residents, nonprofits press city for testing and fixes after ongoing South Side water complaints
Summary
Public commenters urged the city to address persistent water quality concerns in the South Side neighborhood, called for regular independent testing, and asked the council to coordinate with Southwest Renewal Foundation and other partners on sewer, pipe and cleanup work.
Residents and community leaders asked the High Point City Council to take concrete steps to address persistent tap-water concerns in the South Side neighborhood, urging a coordinated plan that includes regular independent testing and infrastructure repairs.
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, Elma Hairston said she attended a South Side community meeting where residents reported not drinking tap water and urged the city, Southwest Renewal Foundation, Guilford County and regional partners to “come together to rectify this problem.” Hairston…
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