Montana PSC directs North Star subdivision to loosen watering restrictions
By: Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2021-08-03 21:09:40-04
HELENA â A continuing disagreement between residents of a Helena Valley subdivision and their water provider made its way before the Montana Public Service Commission on Tuesday. After a lengthy meeting, the PSC directed North Star subdivision leaders to find a way to make more water available for homeowners to use outdoors.
Commissioners said it was clear to them that the subdivision hasnât been providing adequate water service to its nearly 300 residential customers, but they were split on the best way to deal with the current issues that have led to watering restrictions. In the end, they approved a proposal from Commissioner Jennifer Fielder, directing that homeowners should be able to water outside for 30 minutes every other day, through Sept. 30.