The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently enacted new requirements as a result of drinking water issues in Flint, Mich., and other cities, requiring all water systems to provide a complete inventory of both public and private owned water lines. To that end, consumers in Willow Springs are asked to help. The City of Willow Springs never kept records of the material used in the construction of private water lines, said city officials. The private portion is physically located between the city’s water meter and each home or building. The City of Willow Springs has prepared a questionnaire for completion by both residents and businesses. A paper copy is available at city hall and a copy is also available online at www.willowspringsmo.com/FormCenter/Utility-Forms-7/Lead-Service-Line-Inventory-75.
For more information, visit www.willowspringsmo.com/209/Lead-Service-Line-Inventory.
The Howell County Commission will meet again with county officeholders Monday to discuss their 2025 budget requests.
The ongoing budget discussions will be held as part of the commission’s regular semiweekly session set to begin at 10 a.m. Monday. It will take place in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains.
The discussions will wrap up with a 1 p.m. public hearing for final approval of the budget for the year, also in the conference room.
Commissioners will approve accounts payable presented during the session and recognize any guests in attendance.
Meetings are typically held Mondays and Thursdays. The public is welcome.
