Voters in Stone County said yes to selling their water system to Missouri American Water for upgrades.

Nov 12, 2026, 2:03 PM ETDealRead the original at prnewswire.com

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Voter approval advances the purchase and could expand Missouri American Water’s water system. State approval is still needed, and the company plans at least $5 million in upgrades, so added costs remain.

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That vote removes an important local obstacle and makes adding the system more likely. The company still needs state approval and must complete the purchase. The planned upgrades require spending, but are meant to improve reliability.

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