Water shortages are a thing of the past for Haines Borough, according to water and sewer supervisor Dennis Durr.
Last summer, drought conditions and a low snowpack led to shortages and mandatory water restrictions for Haines residents. To prevent another situation like last year’s, the water department is making three major changes, Durr said. The department lowered the Lily Lake water line, developed a water-loss control program, and is currently expanding the Piedad water…