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Water utilities press county over fiber crews’ damage and unpaid claims as commissioners approve permits with conditions
Summary
Walkers County utility officials accused Aspen Utility contractors of repeatedly damaging water infrastructure and not paying invoices; Aspen contractors denied intentional negligence. Commissioners approved multiple Comcast fiber right‑of‑way permits with standard conditions and asked for further coordination and documentation.
Representatives of a local water utility told the Walker County Commissioners Court on May 4 that recent fiber construction by contractors has damaged water infrastructure, left lines exposed and created unpaid repair bills, and urged the county to require better coordinated placement and accountability.
James Morrison, speaking for local utilities, said contractors have torn water lines apart and that small utility districts lack the staff to manage the volume of installations. "They have torn this — the City of Huntsville water lines apart," James said, adding that multiple…
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