A contentious debate is brewing in Asheville over a proposed increase in water rates, igniting passionate opinions from residents, business owners, and environmental advocates, according to Asheville Citizen-Times reporting. Put forth by the Asheville Water Resources Department, the proposal aims to address aging infrastructure, fund essential upgrades, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the city's water supply. Critics, however, argue that the rate hike would disproportionately burden l