Water, hydrant coverage and billing problems surface in planning presentation

Oct 16, 2026

Consultants relayed water-department concerns including hydrant sizing, aging lines, the role of Red Mountain Spring as a supplemental source, and friction around an independent payment processor that limits customers' ability to view balances.

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The planning commission heard that Arlington's water system faces constrained revenue options and technical problems that complicate fire protection and long-term maintenance.

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