Chariton County Public Water Supply District Number 2 Weighing Options After Prop 1 Defeat

In November, voters in Chariton County struck down Proposition 1 which would have resulted in Chariton County Public Water Supply District Number 2 selling its assets to Missouri American Water Company and then dissolving. Supporters of the proposal had cited water quality and financial benefits in the sale. District President Rick Manson says they’re beginning to weigh their options.

Manson adds that rate increase would likely be quite substantial.

The district previously raised rates in July. Manson hopes some grant applications in the spring will offset the need for an increase.