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Mountain Home Water Facilities Planning Study Update October 2019
funds, providing experienced and trained operators with the technical qualifications needed to deliver a
high level of service. This has resulted in a track record of successful projects, including many pipeline,
tank, and water supply improvements in recent years. The City is committed to maintain a high level of
service to the residents of Mountain Home, and is committed to complete priority improvements.
2.0 PLANNING CRITERIA
2.1 GENERAL
This chapter details the planning criteria used to establish standards by which the system is evaluated
and serve as the basis for identifying needed improvements. These criteria include an evaluation of
population, development densities, potable water demands, land use, and other factors affecting the
water system.
2.2 HISTORICAL AND FUTURE POPULATIONS
The population values presented in Figure 2.1 and Table 2.1 summarize historical populations as
recorded by the US Census Bureau, and future populations calculated at the selected growth rate.
The population growth rate of 1.5% was considered for this study, and reflects expected growth rate
reported by City staff. This results in a total population of approximately 17,070 people and 19,830
people in 2030 and 2040, respectively.
Table 2.1 – Historic and Future Populations
Historic Growth
Rates
Future Growth
Rates
Year Population
Average Annual
Growth Rate
1970 6,451 -
1980 7,540 1.6%
1990 7,913 0.5%
2000 11,143 3.5%
2010 14,206 2.5%
2011 13,761 -3.1%
2012 13,794 0.2%
2013 13,798 0.0%
2014 13,846 0.3%
2015 13,662 -1.3%
2016 13,822 1.2%
2017 14,224 2.9%
2018 14,260 0.3%
2019 14,474 1.5%
2020 14,691 1.5%
2025 15,835 1.5%
2030 17,069 1.5%
2035 18,398 1.5%
2040 19,831 1.5%
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