 Water woes in Martin County have been well documented. Most recently, thousands of Martin County Water District customers have been experiencing disruptions in their service, some for days at a time. These problems just didn't happen overnight. These problems have been years in the making. So what exactly has brought the Martin County Water District into such disarray? Tonight, we begin an investigative series in an attempt to answer that question. Friday, the Water District Board issued a statement on social media to inform the public of some of the problems they're facing and what they plan to do about it. The most concerning issue facing the Martin County Water District is the $831,000 in past due bills, with low revenue putting a strain on repair efforts. Another issue adding to that loss in revenue is the water loss rate. The Water District now claims they are losing 50% of their clean water through leaks and through breaks. Reported improvements made by the Water District include becoming compliant with all EPA water standards. Loans are being sought to pay the water district's past due accounts. A $1.2 million grant has been obtained from the Appalachian Regional Commission. And a 49% rate increase is currently being sought in hopes of becoming debt-free over a five-year period. The Water District goes on to say that if conditions do not improve, they fear that the Martin County Water District could fail. And as a result, the residents of Martin County would lose water service for much longer than just a few days. We'll bring you a more in-depth look at the issues facing the Martin County Water District and the customers they serve tomorrow.