Opinion

Apr242025

4 of the 6 Board of Directors, voted against the more expensive option

Dear Editor,

Heights Water District customers have something to be Thankful for ….

Last Wednesday, April 16, 4 of the 6 Board of Directors, voted against the more expensive option, to address the “Low Pressure Issue”, in the Lake Hills area.

Instead, they voted to support the most Cost-Effective Alternative, with the “Rate Payers” in mind.

Based on information, supplied by Louis Engels (the City of Billings, Engineer), and the Montana DEQ; a double check valve assembly, is NOT required, for a second metered connection to the City’s water supply to the Heights Water District.

Why would the Montana DEQ make this concession? Because the water read more

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