Hey neighbor, can I borrow some water?

MEDICAL LAKE — The City Council is in the early stages of an agreement to honor Four Lakes Water District’s request for water – a discussion like many on the West Plains that’s been ongoing for several years.

Medical Lake currently gets part of its water supply from city-owned wells. Medical Lake City Administrator Doug Ross estimated an average flow of 700 gallons per minute through the city water system, but noted the number changes drastically depending on the time of year.

Medical Lake also receives 200 gallons per minute from Spokane county to use at its discretion, as per a recent intert...