Wedowee's Utility Revival: New Website, Transparency

0:00It's April 4th. Welcome in. This is Birmingham News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Wetawee's water, sewer, and gasboard just stepped up their game with fresh leadership, turning around a utility that was on the brink of bankruptcy. They've launched a new website at ourwetawee.com to make life easier for customers and boost transparency right from the start. The site now lets folks pay bills online, check rates and fees, link up with Alabama, 8-11 for dig alerts, and grab the latest annual drinking. Water Report. Soon, they'll add meeting agendas and minutes so everyone stays in the loop. Director Randy Benefield says, the big push is to build trust by getting documents online and pulling the community into the fold. No more outsiders. It's about growing together as one team. Benefield landed the director's spot back in February and has been grinding nonstop to steady the ship while fielding questions from residents and staff. He's hearing good vibes already, with people noting real changes and saying thanks. This move signals a resilient commitment to customer success.

1:08And with feedback channels wide open, Wetawee's utility is gearing up to thrive for the long haul.