PENDER COUNTY — A study commissioned by county commissioners found the county’s water system has “inadequate capacity to convey water” to the densely populated coastal corridor surrounding Highway 17, where a vast majority of new development is taking place. Calling for critical upgrades “to provide uninterrupted drinking water to customers,” the study proposed alternative improvements … Continue reading Report: Pender has “inadequate capacity to convey water” to coastal area, over $122 million needed