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Harrison County proposes countywide Water Advisory Committee to coordinate small systems
Summary
The court reviewed a proposal to create a Harrison County Water Advisory Committee to bring together local water suppliers and systems to share information and protect county water supplies; staff reported about seven systems committed and an estimated 16–18 county water systems overall. A motion to form the committee was made and seconded; the transcript excerpt does not record the final vote.
Harrison County officials proposed creating a Harrison County Water Advisory Committee to gather representatives from local municipal and non-municipal water systems to study water use, share operational expertise and report recommendations to the county.
Judge Sims described the committee as an advisory body with no enforcement powers whose members would elect officers, set an agenda and report back to the court. Derek Todd, introduced by the judge as representing Gum Springs Water Supply, told the court he had contacted systems across the county and identified roughly 16–18 water providers and seven confirmed participants so far, spanning the western to eastern edges of the county.
Why it matters: County leaders said the advisory committee would help small or dispersed water systems coordinate during repairs, share parts and operational knowledge, and offer a forum to address regional threats such as the proposed NETMWD water sale.
Motion details: Commissioner Timmons moved to create the advisory committee and Commissioner Ebar seconded the motion; the provided transcript excerpt shows the motion and second but does not include a recorded vote in the excerpt.
Representative quote: "I'm going to say municipal water supplies and... I've got 7 for sure interested, which is, Gum Springs Water Supply Corporation, City of Halsville Water, Harleton Water Supply, Lee Water Supply, City of Marshall, City of Walscombe, and West Harrison Water Supply," Derek Todd said when outlining interested entities.
Next steps: The court directed staff to assist in outreach; if approved, the committee would organize and elect officers, set its own agenda and report back to commissioners with findings and recommendations.
