Demorest discusses water-theft penalties

Demorest city officials discussed Tuesday at the council’s regular work session the issue of water theft. Some residents have been stealing water through “straight-piping,” shown above, where they remove the water meter.
Demorest city officials discussed Tuesday at the council’s regular work session the issue of water theft. Some residents have been stealing water through “straight-piping,” shown above, where they remove the water meter.

The Demorest City Council, during its Tuesday work session, spent some time discussing possible penalties for people caught stealing water, which appears to be a reoccurring issue.

Demorest Mayor Rick …

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