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.
Although Mitchell's rates would be increase, the proposed equitable rate structure could lessen the increased costs for residential customers' water and sewer bills.
Over the past year, the city has been mulling over bringing a secondary water source to Mitchell – a move Mayor Bob Everson said is aimed at positioning the city to grow.
“If you don’t set your goals high, you’re going to fall short every time,” Mitchell Mayor Bob Everson said of the two multi million-dollar projects city leaders are mulling over.