HELENA — Montana utility regulators have set potential penalties for a Helena-area subdivision they say failed to provide adequate water service – but they say they’re open to an agreement that would lead to alternatives to those fines.

(Watch the video to hear reaction to the ongoing water issues in the North Star subdivision.) Montana PSC sets possible fines, offers negotiations over North Star water issues

If you come to the North Star subdivision in the north Helena Valley, you’ll find homes like Danita Light’s – where residents say years of dealing with the challenges of inconsistent water have made it hard to maintain a yard.

“It's not what I wanted,” Light said. “I have four kids who would like a yard to play in, but at this point we're struggling to even keep the back functio

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