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The City of Columbia has until Nov. 15 to submit a more specific stormwater plan to the state agency.

State officials say Missouri’s current standards, last revised in 1999, are based on outdated science.

The Department of Natural Resources set a Nov. 15 deadline for the city and local partners to submit a plan to address water quality.

The city of Columbia, Boone County and University of Missouri have been operating on an expired joint stormwater permit amid a grace period.

In its notice to parents, district officials said water filters were being installed to remove PFAS and that the district is contracting a long-term water quality study.

Settlement payments from chemical companies are helping cities pay for expensive PFAS removal technology. But local leaders say the dollars often fall short of covering the full costs to clean up drinking water.

After rejecting a $40 million bond issue for sewer improvements in 2024, Ashland residents may have to pay substantially more money for their wastewater.

The city of Columbia is inviting residents to provide their perspective on proposed water rate structural changes, and the proposed 2026 city budget at the next City Council meeting on Aug. 4.

The Water Utility attributed the discolored water to upgrades at the McBaine Water Treatment Plant.

35% of customers could see significant increases in water utility rates, while 65% may see slight decreases.