Oregon regulators are now considering whether Knife River can expand in Crook County, population of 26,000. If it’s permitted, the new pit would share ground with a determined opponent.

In 2008 the city used 625 million gallons of water from its Valley Floor Aquifer. In recent years the city’s demand has ranged from 582 million gallons in 2019 to 665 million gallons in 2020 ...

Tap water samples collected by Crook County, Oregon residents in May 2023, ... shows a grim picture of a rural aquifer relied upon by scores of residents living outside of Prineville.

Oregon cities have tight controls over water consumption. In rural areas, there's little oversight on excessive consumption ...

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