Summary
Fort Smith leaders are trying to figure out how much water the city can actually supply and how much it'll need as it grows. That math matters because it shapes water rates, new development, and whether taps and businesses get reliable service.
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Impact analysis
Get the estimate wrong and residents could pay more through water rates or infrastructure costs—or growth could stall if capacity looks too tight.
Residents and businesses benefit if the city plans accurately, because reliable water and sensible rates make growth and daily life easier.
Ratepayers could be harmed if the city overbuilds or underplans and sticks them with higher bills or service limits; otherwise no specific group is directly targeted.
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