Ottawa County farmers welcome spring rain, but key aquafer makes no gains

Farmers in northwest Ottawa County are welcoming recent rainfall after dealing with dry conditions and a depleting aquifer, but county officials warn the rain is not helping homeowners on deep wells.

WATCH: Ottawa County farmers welcome spring rain as deep wells stay dry

Ottawa County farmers welcome spring rain as deep wells stay dry

While many are still drying off from rain and flooding a couple of weeks ago, the precipitation in mid-April came as a welcome sign to agricultural workers.

“It’s definitely relief. We sleep a little better at night when… rains coming,” Luke Reenders said…

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