Small mistake leads to $1.7 million repair bill for water treatment plant

By CNN Newsource

Published June 18, 2021 5:13 PM

By WLOS Staff

MILLS RIVER, North Carolina (WLOS) — A construction oversight caused a mess and resulted in costly repairs at Asheville’s water treatment plant in Mills River.

A city report said a hatch was left open during construction at the plant, then heavy rain moved in and flooded a portion of the facility.

Some of the equipment was damaged and will need to be replaced.

The price tag for the repairs is $1.7 million.

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