Central Alabama Water Cuts Jobs, Raises Rates

0:00This is Corey, keeping Birmingham in the know, you're listening to Birmingham News today. Central Alabama Water, Alabama's largest water utility, laid off more than 130 employees on Friday, March 13th. Along with cutting dozens of unfilled positions, the company slashed over 200 jobs in total. This move came less than 48 hours after a new financial report showed the utility losing over 53% of its treated water to. Leaks or unbilled customers, average customers using 600 cubic feet of water a month now, pay 354% more than they did back in 2001. That's four times the national inflation rate over that period. New CEO Jeffrey Thompson called these trends a long-term challenge in a statement. He said, turning things around for world-class service will take time. Earlier this month, Thompson warned the board about big budget changes ahead. They're set to review the amended 2026 plan next Friday, March 20th.

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