Water rights denied, Sodaville pivots

After hearing its application for new water rights was found “unfavorable,” the Sodaville City Council determined all was not lost because one stumbling block could ultimately be their saving cornerstone.

During its May 22 meeting, the council learned there’s likely little hope the city could obtain additional water rights, but a planned “Well 6” on Jackman family property may be able to draw water from the same water rights the city holds for Well 5.