Central Alabama Water Averts Rate Hike, Cuts Budget
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Central Alabama Water Averts Rate Hike: Deep Cuts, Layoffs, and Budget Trims
Central Alabama Water has approved its 2026 budget, avoiding a rate hike for customers by implementing significant cuts and layoffs. The utility reduced budgeted positions from 688 to 463, with 135 employees already let go, and trimmed spending on travel, training, software, and projects like the Lake Purdy Dam. These measures were necessary to maintain financial stability amidst ongoing pressures, including massive water loss, with over 53% of treated water in 2024 going unbilled. The budget ensures stability through 2027, but bigger impacts from the reductions will be felt in 2027.
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