Joe, did you notice this graph on page 8A?  It shows that out of 21 jurisdictions in the Triangle, Raleigh’s rates are the third lowest.  Only Durham and Durham County have lower rates. Six thousand gallons cost $58.50 in Chatham County and only $15.61 in Raleigh. I buy water from Johnston County and it costs about $31.00 for the same amount.
 

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