There's enough water in the Saratoga County impoundment area to serve the needs of the city, the town and more. It is a good question taxpayers ought to start asking. The argument that the town can provide water cheaper does not really bring the entire picture into focus. Considering the investment it will take, we're not even sure that it is accurate. Drilling wells into the area's underground water supply is unwise.
Nobody really knows how much water is down there.
Most homes and businesses in the town already have wells. State regulators will have something to say about the town's proposal. We would hope it won't go beyond that point. The city has a water supply capable of providing regional service. To set up another smaller system right next door is folly.