Hendersonville legislators seek merger of water sewer utilities
Bill filed by Hendersonville Republican Chuck McGrady and Buncombe lawmakers Tim Moffitt and Nathan Ramsey aims to form the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage District an independent authority to consolidate the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County the Asheville Public Water Utility System and the Cane Creek Water and Sewer District A 15 member board would be appointed by member governments and assets liabilities would transfer to the new authority supporters say the move would save customers millions and improve regional cooperation.