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By AMANDA REAVY STAFF WRITER If Springfield residents evaluate the need for a second lake, examine other water-supply options and consider the costs, they will realize Hunter Lake is "an irresponsible waste of money," a local citizens group contends. "Water demand has not accelerated at the rate the city expected it to. Secondly, conservation techniques have saved a considerable amount of water. Third, even if we do need additional water, Hunter Lake is the most expensive and...