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Billings water canal shuts down, seepage being analyzed

Donnes Construction dump truck is being loaded with dirt from test holes that are being dug to assess the water seepage from the canal in Billings to residents below. On the left lies an empty water canal that affects farmers, ranchers and irrigators from Billings Heights to Shepherd.  (Jonathan McNiven Photo)

The Billings Bench Water Association announced on 6/21/19 that they have shut off the Main Canal that supplies water from Laurel, through Billings, and out to Shepherd. Many farmers, ranchers and irrigators will be affected by this shut down said Billings Bench Water Association President Gary Davis. He said, “We are read more