Freddie Evans

In its regular bi-monthly meeting, the Greensboro City Council Monday met to hear about difficulties repairing the water and sewer system and approved a new purchasing policy for the city. MARK ENGEL/Staff

In its regular bi-monthly meeting, the Greensboro City Council Monday met to hear about difficulties repairing the water and sewer system and approved a new purchasing policy for the city. MARK ENGEL/Staff

City Council hears water woes, approves new policy for purchasing

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Greensboro City Water Department continues to struggle with repairs to the antiquated water and sewer system. Department head Freddie Evans told councilmembers Monday night that the big challenges are finding contractors and replacement parts.
Leaking pipes create runoff behind a downtown property, spilling into the foundation MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Leaking pipes create runoff behind a downtown property, spilling into the foundation MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Greensboro water woes going largely unaddressed

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The city of Greensboro has been experiencing water leakage woes for some time, enough so that some residents have both filed suit and met with attorneys to advise next steps.
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