Nearly three dozen communities share in $150.7M infrastructure funding. Did yours?
Finance, grant packages target drinking water systems, sewer upgrades and landfill improvements across South Dakota
Communities across South Dakota are getting some help from the state Capitol to pay for high-dollar infrastructure projects that will keep water running, toilets flushing and landfills operating.
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) on Thursday announced $150.7 million worth of loans and grants approved earlier in the day by the Board of Water and Natural Resources.
Marked for drinking water, wastewater and solid waste projects, the $150,781,741 total consists of $133,891,400 in low-interest loans, including $17,884,000 of principal forgiveness, and $16,890,341 in grants that will be administered by DANR.
Funds were awarded from DANR’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, Water Environment Fund, General Fund grants and Solid Waste Management Program.
Here’s a look at where the grants are going and what they will be used for:
Aberdeen received a $16,198,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to cover the remaining costs and contingencies of completing its wastewater treatment facility. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Belle Fourche received a $623,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to finish drilling a new well to increase water supply to the Hat Ranch Well subdivision. This project previously received funding in 2022. The loan terms are 3.50 percent for 30 years.
Belle Fourche also received a $5,123,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace its Springs Waterline, which was constructed in the 1920s and has outlived its useful life. The Springs Waterline replacement project will enable additional water supply and increase the reliability of the system. The loan terms are 3.25 percent for 30 years.
Belle Fourche also received a $2,552,400 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and a $283,600 Solid Waste Management Program grant to construct a new landfill cell in Area 3 at the landfill. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 20 years.
Brookings-Deuel Rural Water System received a $4,700,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to relocate and replace lines along Highway 15 as reconstruction of the highway occurs. The loan terms are 4.75 percent for 30 years.
Brookings-Deuel Rural Water System also received a $1,300,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with 100 percent principal forgiveness to install a new looped system in the Elkton service area. This project includes providing water to Ward so it can discontinue use of its existing water source, which has elevated manganese levels.
Bryant received a $2,259,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $1,298,000 in principal forgiveness to make improvements to its wastewater collection system by replacing several blocks of aging infrastructure. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Bryant also received a $2,643,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $2,116,000 in principal forgiveness to upgrade its water distribution system, including replacing several blocks of aging infrastructure. The loan terms are 3.50 percent for 30 years.
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B-Y Water District received a $6,075,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to add automated meter readers to its existing system and upgrade existing meters for compatibility with the new system, valves and backflow preventers. The loan terms are 3.25 percent for 10 years.
B-Y Water District also received a $5,300,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to relocate a pump station and water transmission infrastructure to maintain continuity of operations during a highway realignment project. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 30 years.
Canistota received a $3,612,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $2,513,000 in principal forgiveness and a $500,000 General Fund grant to upgrade its current sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Canistota also received a $3,640,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $2,912,000 in principal forgiveness to remove and replace parts of its water main and replace the existing water tower with a 50,000-gallon elevated water tower. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 30 years.
Clear Lake received a $2,130,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to make improvements to its storm sewer system, including removal and replacement of pipes and stormwater structures and the addition of concrete curb and gutter. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Clear Lake also received a $2,496,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $1,361,000 in principal forgiveness and a $200,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to improve its existing water distribution system in the southeast part of the city. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Crooks received a $2,334,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and a $696,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to replace clay sanitary and storm sewer along eight blocks throughout the town. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 30 years.
Crooks also received a $2,090,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace eight blocks of drinking water lines in the city. The existing lines are more than 50 years old and have outlived their useful life. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 30 years.
Custer received a $2,650,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $2,125,000 in principal forgiveness to reconstruct the Fifth Street sanitary sewer corridor. Improvements include replacing clay sewer mains with upsized PVC and lowering other mains. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System received a $750,000 Water Environment Fund grant to continue completion of a feasibility study to determine the viability and costs to provide water and system interconnects throughout east-central and southeastern South Dakota to ensure water availability to meet current user needs and provide for future growth.
The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources received a $500,000 Water Environment Fund grant to create an online wetland screening tool. The tool will allow state and federal regulatory staff, local planning departments, developers, landowners, consultants and the public to better understand where wetland resources currently exist.
Elkton received a $632,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and a $593,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to complete Phases 3 and 4 of replacing existing vitrified clay sewer main piping throughout the city. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Elkton also received a $512,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and an $863,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant for Phases 3 and 4 of replacing existing water main throughout the city. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Gregory received a $1,750,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to upgrade the wastewater collection system along the community’s south side and northern boundary. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Gregory also received a $975,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace aging cast-iron and asbestos cement water main with new 6- and 8-inch PVC water main along the community’s south side and northern edge. The loan terms are 3.50 percent for 30 years.
Hill City received a $1,659,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan, a $2,000,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant and a $1,000,000 General Fund grant to repair its existing wastewater treatment system and construct a second sequencing batch reactor to expand treatment capacity. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Hot Springs received a $9,166,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace its aging wastewater treatment facility. This includes construction of a preliminary treatment building to provide screening and grit removal, rehabilitation of the existing administration building to support continued operations, and site work to prepare for future treatment system improvements. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Howard received a $2,816,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to upgrade its current wastewater treatment system to meet compliance requirements for its discharge permit renewal. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Lake Poinsett Sanitary District received a $6,299,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan, a $2,000,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant and a $500,000 General Fund grant to construct a wastewater collection and treatment system, removing a portion of the septic tank and drain field systems currently used for wastewater treatment. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Lemmon received a $4,700,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace and repair sanitary sewer mains throughout the city. The project also includes the repair and replacement of manholes. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Milbank received a $15,500,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and a $2,000,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to make improvements to its current wastewater treatment facility. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Mitchell received a $1,560,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to make improvements along 13th Avenue to direct stormwater toward a proposed detention pond. The project will include roadway reconstruction as well as replacement of the existing clay sanitary sewer lines. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Northdale Sanitary District received a $1,181,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace and reroute a sanitary sewer force main. This will include approximately 2,500 feet of new line in the area. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Prairiewood Sanitary District received a $1,249,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and a $646,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to improve its current wastewater collection and treatment system to meet compliance requirements for its discharge permit. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Randall Community Water District received an additional $645,340 in ARPA grant funds to provide enough capacity to the system to allow Mitchell to connect its redundant water line, as well as booster stations, storage facilities and an upgrade to the Platte Water Treatment Plant. Previous funding for this project was approved in June 2022. The additional grant award brings the ARPA grant total for this project to $23,067,715.
Roscoe received a $2,260,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $1,458,000 in principal forgiveness to upgrade its current wastewater treatment system to meet discharge permit compliance requirements. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Salem received a $1,620,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to repair sanitary sewer mains throughout its collection system. This also includes selective excavation and point repairs, as well as improvements to the main lift station. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Salem also received a $2,100,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $1,000,000 in principal forgiveness to make improvements to its water wells to increase well spacing, reduce drawdown effects, and replace wells nearing the end of their useful life. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 30 years.
Sioux Falls received a $350,000 Solid Waste Management Program grant to renovate and expand the existing Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Improvements include constructing a new storage building, loading dock repairs and interior repairs of the existing facility.
Valley Springs received a $2,087,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and a $330,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to replace sanitary sewer lines throughout the city. The city also plans to make improvements to storm sewers and a box culvert, as well as install new curb and gutter. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 30 years.
Valley Springs also received a $1,261,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace PVC water mains throughout the city. The loan terms are 3.75 percent for 30 years.
Vermillion received a $1,015,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan for remaining costs to make improvements to its water treatment plant, including replacing equipment that is deteriorated or nearing the end of its design life in both the treatment plant and well field. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Vermillion also received a $2,132,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan and a $568,000 Solid Waste Management Program grant to modify its existing landfill, including partial closure of existing cells that have reached capacity and construction of a new cell to meet future solid waste demands. The loan terms are 3.50 percent for 10 years.
Viborg received a $249,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan for Phase 1 collection system improvements. Phase 1 includes relocation of sanitary sewer infrastructure. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
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Viborg also received a $1,946,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan for Phase 2 of its collection system improvements. Phase 2 includes replacement work near Peterson Drive and Pioneer Avenue, extending along Sorenson Street and Nora Street. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Viborg also received a $2,226,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $1,093,000 in principal forgiveness for Phase 2 drinking water improvements, including installing a 6-inch water main, along with valves, hydrants and related appurtenances. The loan terms are 3.50 percent for 30 years.
Viborg also received a $479,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program loan for Phase 1 drinking water improvements. The project involves installing 6-inch and 8-inch PVC water main, along with valves and related appurtenances, along the north side of Highway 19 and on State Street south of Park Avenue. The loan terms are 3.50 percent for 30 years.
Water Investment in Northern South Dakota (WINS) received a $2,000,000 Water Environment Fund grant. These funds are part of a larger project to provide up to 42.1 million gallons per day of treated drinking water to the northeast South Dakota region through interconnections between the city of Aberdeen, BDM Rural Water System and WEB Water Development Association. The full proposed project consists of a raw water intake, water treatment facility, three storage reservoirs, five pump or control facilities, a pressure-reducing facility, and 148 miles of pipeline ranging in size from 20-inch to 54-inch.
Watertown received a $175,000 Water Environment Fund grant to continue a feasibility-level study update of the Watertown & Vicinity Big Sioux Flood Control Study to be completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
WEB Water Development Association received a $290,400 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to increase a water main from a 2-inch to 3-inch line, allowing it to serve Wecota customers as individual users and remove them as a water distribution system.
Whitewood received a $1,942,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan with $708,000 in principal forgiveness to cover increased costs of its wastewater treatment facility improvement project. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
Wilmont received a $850,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program loan to replace the 18-inch outfall line from the intersection of Park Avenue and Main Street to the wastewater treatment facility. The loan terms are 4.00 percent for 30 years.
