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Durham’s Annual Water Disinfection Change Starts Feb. 28
Durham residents may notice a slight change in the taste and smell of their tap water starting Friday, Feb. 28, as the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management begins its annual water disinfection changeover. The process, which follows federal and state regulations, will continue until Monday, April 13, and ensures the city’s water distribution…
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[SoDu Alert] Hope Valley Farms Area Loses Power for Second Day in a Row
At this writing, Duke Energy Carolina crews are working to restore power again for more than 540 customers in the Hope Valley Farms area along South Roxboro Street in South Durham. It’s not clear yet what caused tonight’s outage, which was first reported around 8:47 p.m. Estimated time of restoration is currently 12:45 a.m. Spread…
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Duke Energy Rates Dropping Due to Fuel Prices Falling
Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Durham could see lower electric bills beginning Jan. 1, thanks to annual adjustments in fuel costs and other rider programs. A typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month could see a 6.2% reduction in their bill, translating to a savings…
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Ready for Weird-Tasting City Water?
Starting March 1, City of Durham water customers can expect altered taste and scent of tap water while the Department of Water Management performs its annual water treatment disinfection changeover process. It lasts through April 15. The changeover, required by federal and state regulations, isn’t expected to affect safety or water quality. According to a…
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