Mississippi water oversight bills pass Legislature, head to governor
Key Questions
What is the status of Mississippi's water oversight bills?
SB 2310 was signed on March 13, while SB 2526 and others await the governor's signature. They establish a Rural Water Committee, require rate and asset studies by 2027, and enable PSC receivership.
What embezzlement case highlights rural water risks?
Former Southeast Greene Water Authority manager Deborah Harper was arrested for embezzling $25k over 10 years. State Auditor Shad White's agents made the arrest in Greene County.
How does this affect Lee County and North MS utilities?
Lee County and North Mississippi utilities are under monitoring amid these developments. The bills aim to address rural water management risks exposed by cases like Greene County's.
SB 2310 signed 3/13, SB 2526 et al. awaiting signature. Rural Water Committee, rate/asset studies by 2027, PSC receivership. Greene Co water ex-manager embezzlement arrest ($25k/10yr) highlights rural risks; Lee Co/North MS utilities monitoring.