DANR announces nearly $140 million for statewide environmental projects
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.
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