Discussion resumes on county water issues

A proposal introduced approximately 10 years ago looked at raising Anderson Ranch Reservoir by another six feet as a way to help slow down the draw on the local aquifer.

by Tim Bondy

Mountain Home News

Elmore County has the best chances to acquire future water rights for residents, the county commissioners highlighted during a meeting earlier this month.

Water issues remained a main topic before the county commissioners at the Nov. 6 meeting, who aired concerns about local water issues, highlighted the successes they've seen to date and discussed where they can acquire future water rights.

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