CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Council will meet to discuss a $2.5 million offer from Charlotte Water.
The agency wants to take over water and sewer operations in the Mint Hill area. The systems are currently owned by Aqua North Carolina.
The request comes after Mint Hill residents complained about the water quality from Aqua for years
Channel 9 investigated in 2013 and found murky water coming from faucets in homes in Ashe Plantation.
Read our past coverage:
- Charlotte proposes to buy water systems in Mint Hill area
- 9 Investigates: Dark water turns filters brown; some residents scared to drink it
At the time, the Aqua CEO insisted the water was safe to drink.
At Monday night’s meeting, members will take a moment to recognize outgoing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Rodney Monroe.
Monroe announced in May he's retiring after seven years with the department.
His last day will be July 1.
Deputy Chief Kerr Putney was recently named as his replacement.
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