Combining Creativity and Practicality

ENVIROMENTAL PROJECTS (CONT)

addition, this project includes rerouting the trunk sewer and eliminating exposed crossings. The terms of the loan are 3.25 percent for 30 years.

Salem also received a $1,400,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to replace cast iron pipe and asbestos cement pipe water distribution mains, water services, fire hydrants, valves, and related appurtenance. The loan terms are 3.0 percent for 30 years.

South Dakota Bureau of Administration received a $2,000,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to construct an alternative water source for Capitol Lake and reduce the use of treated water for irrigation. The existing well supplying water to Capitol Lake has poor water quality and, due to its condition, needs to be plugged. The alternative water source will allow irrigation of at least 40-acres of green space around the Capitol complex and conserve treated water currently being used for irrigation.

Tabor received a $250,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $750,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant to upgrade the community’s wastewater collection system. The project includes replacing or lining damaged sewer lines throughout town, replacing manholes, and replacing the sewage lift station. Funding for the project was previously awarded by the board in April 2020. The loan terms are 3.25 percent for 30 years.

Vermillion received $23,100,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan to replace outdated equipment in its wastewater treatment facility. The project includes improvements to the pretreatment building, primary clarifier, intermediate lift station, generator building, hydraulics and site piping, and SCADA system. The terms of the loan are 3.25 percent for 30 years.

Vermillion also received a $7,000,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to improve the existing water treatment plant and well field by upgrading filters, SCADA systems, aerators, and replacing water main throughout the community. The terms of the loan are 2.75 percent for 30 years.

Additionally, Vermillion received a $260,800 Solid Waste Management Program grant for the design and construction of a new leachate pond to increase storage capacity at the landfill. The board previously awarded funding for this project in January 2022.

Wessington received a $673,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan with $538,000 in principle forgiveness to make improvements to its water system. Improvements include painting and maintenance on the water tower and replacing fire hydrants and gate valves throughout the system. The loan terms are 0 percent for 30 years.

Wessington Springs received an additional $76,613 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to make sanitary and storm sewer improvements on 2nd Avenue and an additional $165,974 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to make sanitary and storm sewer improvements on College Avenue. Funding for these projects was previously awarded by the board in April 2022. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years.

Wessington Springs also received an additional $151,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to make water main improvements on 2nd Avenue and an additional $300,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to make water main improvements on College Avenue. Funding for these projects was previously awarded by the board in April 2022. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years.

Wolsey received a $134,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan to replace the sanitary sewer outfall line leading to the lagoon. The current pipeline has outlived its useful life. The terms of the loan are 3.25 percent for 30 years.

The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants and loans for solid waste disposal, recycling, and waste tire projects. The Legislature annually appropriates dedicated funding for the Solid Waste Management Program through the Governor’s Omnibus Water Funding Bill.

The Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, funded in part by revenues from the Petroleum Release Compensation Tank Inspection fee and the sale of lotto tickets, provides grants and loans 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 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, storm water, 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 the March 31 meeting in Pierre.■