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Newton Council unanimously backs letter supporting reclassification of Jacob Fork River water-supply designation
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting, Newton City Council unanimously approved a letter supporting reclassification of the Jacob Fork Rivers water-supply designation from "WS-111" to "WS-11," a change presenters said would offer stronger protections for drinking water, scenery and local economic benefits.
Kenyon Kelly, president of Catawba Valley Heritage, asked the Newton City Council on Feb. 18 to support reclassifying the Jacob Fork Rivers water-supply designation from "WS-111" to "WS-11," saying the change would provide greater protection for the rivers scenic and economic value and benefit residents who get drinking water from the watershed. The council voted…
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