"I’m sympathetic to all those who are struggling with this looming rate increase, but I also want to emphasize this is what it’s going to take to keep water running," Councilwoman Susan Tjarks said
Mayor Bob Everson said officials with B-Y Water District have threatened the city that it would shut water supply off at times when Mitchell exceeds the maximum daily capacity
While city leaders are pursuing a multimillion-dollar secondary water source, an official with B-Y Water District says it can meet growing daily water demands.