It’s still a dry argument for more than 10 Carroll families who are trying to find solutions after their bores ran dry.
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The families have been seeking answers since their bores ran dry without any warning from water authorities more than two months ago.
Gunnedah Shire Council resolved at its April meeting to write to the Department of Primary Industries to investigate options for the families who have been left without any household water.
Council will also write to Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson on behalf of the Carroll Progress Association in support of residents.
Those who have either run out or are running low on water are residents with bores at depths of about 20m.
Carroll resident Zoe Baker said residents had met with a bore driller who offered a significant discount if there were a number of drilling jobs involved.
Mrs Baker said they were waiting to hear from the Department of Primary Industries about whether a subsidy was available to assist with the cost of drilling deeper bores.
Resident Les Misson said residents would now seek a meeting between Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, Member for New England Barnaby Joyce, the Department of Primary Industries and the bore driller.
Mr Misson said residents believed some farmers may have used more than their water allocations, adding to the water problems.
Affected residents are relying on neighbours or buying water.
