Neighbors of New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., are opposing the construction a well and pump station they say will hurt their quality of life, according to an article on the WWAYTV3 website.
But hospital representatives say the station is essential to ensure they can provide water during future disasters like Hurricane Florence.
In October of 2018, the hospital submitted an application to build an emergency well house on the residential property. The city formally approved that request last month.
Neighbors have filed an appeal hoping the city will reverse its decision.
Paul Carr, emergency management manager for NHRMC, says there is no other viable location. He says the hospital needs this system to be prepared for future disasters like Hurricane Florence.
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