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Mountain Lakes Resort has reached out to a company specializing in decentralized wastewater systems as it seeks to resolve a failing sewage treatment system and possibly avoid a lawsuit. JERRY GRILLO/WCN

Mountain Lakes Resort has reached out to a company specializing in decentralized wastewater systems as it seeks to resolve a failing sewage treatment system and possibly avoid a lawsuit. JERRY GRILLO/WCN

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Resort explores solution as lawsuit looms

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   Mountain Lakes Resort management has reached out to a company specializing in decentralized wastewater systems as it seeks to resolve Mountain Shadows’ failing sewage treatment system and possibly avoid a lawsuit, officials said.
Authority Executive Director Edwin Nix spoke about the issue with the Helen City Commission at its March 15 meeting.

Authority Executive Director Edwin Nix spoke about the issue with the Helen City Commission at its March 15 meeting.

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Water Authority wants rate flexibility in Helen contract

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The White County Water Authority plans to propose new terms for its contract with the city of Helen, citing its own cost pressures from the water it provides. Authority Executive Director Edwin Nix spoke about the issue with the Helen City Commission at its March 15 meeting.
Water Authority approves higher merit pay for employees

Water Authority approves higher merit pay for employees

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Water Authority approves higher merit pay for employees

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The White County Water Authority has approved merit raises for its employees to help shore up its staffing. The board approved 5-7% raises for all nine of its employees during a called meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14. The raise is effective immediately, said WCWA Executive Director Edwin Nix.
Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle.

Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle.

Water Authority to make billing changes

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle. Meters will be read on the first of the month, and bills will now be due on the 28th of the month, said WCWA Executive Director Edwin Nix. Readings were previously taken on the 15th of the month.
The city of Cleveland and White County Water Authority both make contributions to a capital reserve account used for improvements to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The city of Cleveland and White County Water Authority both make contributions to a capital reserve account used for improvements to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Water plant contributions still unsettled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The city of Cleveland and White County Water Authority have disagreed on a proposal to increase their contributions to a capital reserve account used for upkeep on the Turner Creek water treatment plant, and the WCWA now believes a higher amount has been established by an existing document.
The White County Water Authority and city of Cleveland have not come to an agreement on an amount to contribute to a reserve account expected to help fund upgrades to a water treatment plant.

The White County Water Authority and city of Cleveland have not come to an agreement on an amount to contribute to a reserve account expected to help fund upgrades to a water treatment plant.

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Sides still differ on reserve contributions

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The White County Water Authority and city of Cleveland have not come to an agreement on an amount to contribute to a reserve account expected to help fund upgrades to a water treatment plant.
The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

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Water Authority seeks new agreements with cities

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen. During a May 13 meeting, WCWA board members approved new, adjusted contracts with the cities.