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Central Alabama Waters report reveals significant financial and operational challenges at the Birmingham Water Works Board from 2001 to 2024, including a 129% increase in treated water losses, a 354% rise in residential rates, and a 27% drop in operating margins. These issues led to the new governance law, Act 2025-297, aimed at transparency and accountability. The CEO, Jeffrey Thompson, emphasizes the need for time to address these problems and improve the utility. A revised budget is set for March 20th, marking a step towards potential improvements.

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