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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Halifax County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Littleton Water and Sewer Operations Transfer
The county is applying for a $50,000 study on taking over Littleton's water and sewer system, as the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District plans to terminate its service agreement in October.
County water access on Green Star Road
Hobgood, Scotland Neck-area and other rural residents described corroding wells, unusable water, fire-suppression gaps and costly filtration, asking the county to extend water lines to underserved areas.
Water system pressure monitoring and leak detection
Public Utilities is buying 384 smart water meters for $350,000 to track pressure across the county water system in real time. The purchase unlocks free software worth about $22,000 a year and will help crews narrow down leaks faster instead of searching half the county.