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Indiana town sues in bid to take over water services

Associated Press
January 2, 2013
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Energy & Environment, Greenwood, Johnson County, Law, Lawsuits, Legal Issues, Mooresville, Morgan County, Regional News, Utilities, Water
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A central Indiana town is suing Indiana American Water Co., seeking to wrest control of local water services from the utility.

Mooresville's lawsuit states the town offered to buy Indiana American's Mooresville operation for $6.5 million, but the Greenwood-based company rejected the offer.

The town's suit contends Indiana law permits it to use eminent domain to acquire Indiana American Water's Mooresville water operations.

WRTV-TV reports some Mooresville residents and town council members have been upset over rate increases, including a recent 17-percent increase for some homeowners.

Indiana American Water President Alan DeBoy said the company will vigorously fight the town's lawsuit.

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  • BARGERSVILLE UTILITIES
    FRANKJanuary 3, 2013 6:18 PM
    I would like to somehow help Bargersville Utilities from charging $70 a month for water. This does not include the sewer bill. Their bills for water are amazingly high.
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  • Go Mooresville!!!
    fkgazaJanuary 3, 2013 5:42 PM
    More cities should take over their utilities. Pulitzer Prize author,David Cay Johnston, in his new book (The Fine Print) has numerous examples showing this is a BIG MONEY saver and QUALITY DRIVER as most of these conglomerates just bilk their constituencies. Now, to next take over the Cable TV and Internet services!!! GO MOORESVILLE!! Yay!!!
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