Even though Springfield is getting through its current drought conditions without imposing water restrictions, Mayor Mike Houston still believes the city needs a backup water supply.
And gravel pits aren’t likely to cut it, according to Houston, pointing to a study that will be formally presented to aldermen in the coming days.
Houston says trying to pull water from gravel pits could affect water supplies for other communities.
He hopes the study will provide some clear direction as the city continues to wrestle with the question of whether to build a second lake.
