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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
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DANR announces nearly $140 million for statewide environmental projects
Mar. 28—PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced Thursday that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $139,791,400 in loans and grants for projects related to drinking water, wastewater and solid waste in South Dakota. The $139,791,400 total consists of $121,686,200 in low-interest loans and $18,105,200 in grants to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. "Safe and reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure is essential for protecting our natural resources and building stronger communities for future generations," DANR secretary Hunter Roberts said in a press release. "I want to thank the Board of Water and Natural Resources for approving the funding recommendations." Among the recipients of funding was Mitchell. Mitchell received a $2,350,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to upgrade wastewater and stormwater facilities along East Fifth Avenue from Burr Street to Foster Street. The loan terms are 3.5% for 20 years. Additionally, the city received a $1,325,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to upgrade water infrastructure along East Fifth Avenue from Burr Street to Foster Street. The loan terms are 3.25% for 30 years. The community also received a $241,500 Solid Waste Management grant to assist in purchasing a new tractor-scraper for the landfill. Funds were awarded through various programs, including DANR's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, Water Environment Fund, and Solid Waste Management Program. The funding is part of the state's broader efforts to improve water and waste infrastructure across South Dakota. Other communities benefiting from the funding include: Huron received a $192,500 Solid Waste Management grant to purchase a yard waste collection truck. This truck will also be used as a secondary recycling collection vehicle. Oacoma received a $1,657,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to improve its wastewater treatment facility and collection system. This funding is for the second of five phases, which address the downtown lift station. The loan terms are 3.75% for 30 years. Platte received a $19,700 Solid Waste Management grant to purchase two recycling trailers. This will reduce solid waste volume at the source and increase recycling within the community, as it is not currently offered. Wessington Springs received a $1,245,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to improve their wastewater treatment system. These improvements include the drainage system around the ponds, reshaping and stabilizing pond berms, and replacing electrical and mechanical components of the lift station. The loan terms are 3.75% for 30 years. Wessington Springs also received a $1,565,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan with $1,259,000 in principal forgiveness to replace approximately 3,800 feet of asbestos cement and cast-iron pipe. This will complete the city's ongoing transition to PVC pipe. The loan terms are 3.0% for 30 years. Appropriations from the Water Environment Fund and Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program are funded in part by revenues from the Petroleum Release Compensation Tank Inspection Fee and the sale of lotto tickets. These appropriations provide funding for water, wastewater, and watershed projects. The legislature annually appropriates dedicated water and waste funding for the Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program through the Governor's Omnibus Water Funding Bill. The Solid Waste Management Program provides loans and grants for solid waste disposal, recycling, and waste tire projects. The legislature annually appropriates dedicated funding for the Solid Waste Management Program through the Omnibus Water Funding Bill. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs, which provide low-interest loans for wastewater, stormwater, water conservation, nonpoint source projects, and public drinking water system projects. The programs are funded through a combination of federal appropriations, loan repayments, and bonds. The board approved the funding at Thursday's meeting in Pierre.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Battle Creek issues boil water advisory for some residents during maintenance
The city of Battle Creek has issued a boil water advisory for some residents as it has shut down a portion of the water system for improvements or repairs, requiring crews to reduce the water pressure. Because there is reduced pressure, there is potential for bacteria to enter the system. Residents in the following areas have been issued the advisory Wednesday: Kendall Street North, between Goodale Avenue West and Roosevelt Avenue West Beglin Court, between Goodale Avenue West and Vineyard Avenue Vineyard Avenue, between Kendall Street North and Washington Avenue North Roosevelt Avenue West, between Kendall Street North and Howland Street "The city has issues this advisory as a precaution. Such a precaution is recommended when we must reduce water pressure in the system," according to a city news release. The city of Battle Creek advises residents to boil their tap water before consuming it. Bring water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. Residents should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation, until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. "The City of Battle Creek is working to restore water pressure as soon as possible, after the improvement/repair work is completed. The water team will take other actions, such as hydrant/system flushing, and collecting bacteriological samples from around the affected area," according to the news release. "The city will test these samples to determine that the water quality meets the state drinking water standards. The City of Battle Creek will inform the local news media, and post updates on the City's website 'Alert Center' when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water." Sign up for alerts at The sampling process and testing process takes a minimum of 24 hours, but may take longer. This boil water advisory will remain in effect until sample results verify the water is safe to drink. For more information, please contact the city of Battle Creek at 269-966-3493. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Boil water advisory issued for Battle Creek March 12
