There could be help on the horizon for Prichard residents who are upset about paying $100 water bills.
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System sent a letter to the Prichard Water Board Monday expressing interest in purchasing the city's financially troubled water department. In the letter, Chairwoman Bess Rich says "We have an interest in securing Prichard's water and wastewater system so rates can be affordable to the customers."
Click here to read a copy of that letter.
We'll have more on this developing story tonight on News 5 at 10:00, including whether this could mean higher water bills for current MAWSS customers.
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