The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved nearly $210 million in grants and loans for drinking water and wastewater projects in northeast South Dakota. These awards are part of more than $1.1 billion in statewide awards approved by the board.
The $210 million total includes nearly $80 million and $130 million in low-interest loans to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The grants and loans were awarded from DANR’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, and American Rescue Plan Act.
Arlington received a $2.4 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan and a $1.2 million ARPA grant to improve its wastewater collection system by replacing 10,200 feet of sanitary sewer. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years. Arlington also received a $1.3 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a half-million dollar ARPA grant to replace approximately 1,800 feet of cast iron pipe with new PVC pipe and install approximately 2,800 feet PVC pipe. This will provide redundant connection to the north side of the city providing more reliable water system service.
Aurora received a $1.8 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $2.5 million ARPA grant to replace or rehabilitate approximately 6,300 feet of sewer mains and 32 manholes.
Britton received a $911,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $500,000 ARPA grant to expand the main lift station which is operating at or over capacity. Additionally, sewer lines will be installed along South main to include residents and businesses currently on septic systems. Clay pipe will be replaced with PVC pipes at various locations in Britton as well.
Bryant received a $1.8 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $700,000 ARPA grant to replace or line approximately 6,000 feet of sewer mains, replace 18 manholes, install one flow meter, clean and televise existing pipes, install storm sewer and five intakes, and perform street repairs.
Bryant also received a $920,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1.1 million ARPA grant to meet the demands of a growing population. The current drinking water infrastructure consists of cast iron pipes with cracks which contribute to high water loss. To address this, Bryant will replace water mains, install new fire hydrants, and replace valves throughout the system.
Clark received a $3.3 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $4.3 million ARPA grant to replace asbestos cement pipe and cast-iron pipe throughout the city with PVC, loop dead-end lines, replace old water meters and fire hydrants, and repair the water tower, which has outlived its expected life.
Corona received a $78,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program loan and a $312,000 ARPA grant to install meter pits, purchase and install meters and check valves in the meter pits.
Lake Preston received a $582,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $2.3 million ARPA grant to replace or rehabilitate approximately 10 blocks of sanitary sewer and improve the existing storm sewer system by adding inlets and upsizing storm sewer mains. The town also received a $432,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $2.2 million ARPA grant to replace undersized water mains and install water main loops in the south and southeast portion of the city to improve system hydraulics and water service.
Watertown received a $19.8 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $12 million ARPA grant to upgrade seven lift stations, replace and line existing pipes, and for wastewater treatment facility improvements.
Webster received a $3.3 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $4 million ARPA grant to replace clay pipe with PVC sanitary sewer pipes and replace 15 sewer manholes. Webster also received a $353,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to address areas of the city with no storm water collection. Finally, Webster received a $1.8 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $2.4 million ARPA grant to provide additional funds for a previously funded drinking water project.
Wilmot received a $2 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1.9 million ARPA grant to upgrade its wastewater collection system.
