Background Reading

Water: Our Life Blood - An investigative series of articles about the Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer published in 2002 by the Ada Evening News
by Tony Pippen

Part I:	Fresh water: Are there ample supplies?
Part II:	Water controversy: Who owns it and who wants it
Part III:	Byrd's Mill Spring: The Ada Connection
Part IV:	Piping water: How much is too much?
Part V:	Does Ada need an alternate water supply?
Part VI:	Ranchers want fair treatment; role of Oklahoma Water Resources Board