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City of Asheville Water Resources Department recognized at People of Action Gala

The City of Asheville Water Resources Department was recognized by the Asheville Rotary Club at its recent People of Action Gala. The event recognized outstanding local leaders who embody the Rotary mission of ‘service above self.’ Water Resources was recognized in the category Water Sanitation and Hygiene for its outstanding response in restoring potable water [...]

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Water Quality Report

City of Asheville Water Resources Department 2024 Annual Water Quality Report (March) PWSID# NC0111010 Our Commitment to Quality We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about your source(s) of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by [...]

2024 Infrastructure Milestones

Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook

While 2024 brought an unimaginably difficult ending (looking at you, Helene), still much was accomplished. From accessible sidewalks to public restrooms to playgrounds, the City of Asheville continues to invest in the quality of life for our community. Read on to find out about infrastructure improvements made throughout the city in 2024 and what’s in [...]

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Winter weather is on the way – How to prepare and follow best practices

City of Asheville staff stands ready to serve the community through any emergency. Departments and personnel are staffed and ready to respond immediately to any weather related issue. The City of Asheville recommends that all residents take important steps now to prepare for cold weather throughout the season. The snow and cold weather in the forecast [...]

Inaugural Golf Tournament raises more than $15,000 for Eblen Charities Water Assistance Program

On August 15 at Asheville’s Municipal Golf Course, 16 teams gathered for the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen’s Water Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to community members who are having difficulty paying their water bills. Stated Beth Russo, Executive Director of Eblen Charities, “The funds raised will make a significant [...]

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The Progress Report: August 9, 2024

The City of Asheville believes part of being a good partner with our community members is keeping you informed on the many projects in and around the city, so we created “The Progress Report.” It’s an opportunity to share updates on projects as they move toward completion. These are just just some of the highlights, but we [...]