Lobbying
South Dakota Rural Water is the only water and wastewater association monitoring legislation in both Pierre and Washington, DC. We register a lobbyist each year during the state Legislative Session. The Association monitors all bills affecting municipal and rural water and wastewater systems. Our lobbyist can be found in Pierre during the entire session and is prepared to activate our legislative network on issues that effect our industry.
NRWA Rally
The Washington, DC "Water Rally" provides an opportunity for small system representatives to meet with EPA, Rural Development, Bureau of Reclamation and our Congressional delegation.
Training Courses
State certification training course topics:
| Basic Water Treatment |
Water Distribution |
| Stablization Pond |
Wastewater Collection |
| Basic Operator Math |
Small Water Systems |
| Advanced Water Treatment |
Advanced Wastewater |
Hands-on training course topics:
| Water Loss & Leak Detection |
Meter Testing |
| Hydrant Flushing |
Filter O & M |
| Safe Drinking Water Act |
Water Rates |
| Consumer Confidence Reports |
Smoke Testing |
| Safety |
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Technical Assistance
Equipment available for systems includes:
Line tracers, leak detectors, valve locators, smoke blowers, flow gauges, pressure recorders, and sewer camera.
On-site technical assistance at water and wastewater systems:
| Leak Detection |
Valve Location |
| Line Tracing |
Polly Pigging |
| Smoke Testing |
Distribution O & M |
| Lift Station Calibration |
Collection System O & M |
| Filter Inspection |
Chlorinator Troubleshooting |
| Sewer Camera |
Safety |
| Hydrant Flow Testing |
Dechlorination |
| Pressure Testing |
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Groundwater protection and wellhead protection
Establish protective areas to prevent contamination to watershed areas.
Public Relations
ServiceLine magazine is published bimonthly:
| Themes include: |
Regulations & Financing |
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Safety & Emergency Response |
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Distribution & Collection |
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Pumps & Storage |
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Electrical & Controls |
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Management & Boardsmanship |
Quality on Tap! consumer magazine is published quarterly by the state association and 14 rural water systems.
South Dakota Rural Water Monthly News is published for the benefit of individual members.
Rural Water Rally
The Washington, DC "Rural Water Rally" provides an opportunity for small system representatives to meet with the EPA, Rural Development, Bureau of Reclamation, and our Congressional Delegation.
Training Guides and Resource Materials
Our resource library offers a variety of information through books, videos, training materials, and brochures.
Membership Directory
Provides a listing of all water and wastewater systems in the state. Includes major governmental entities and organizations that affect our industry. Professional contacts for industry and businesses.
Ripples
News from the Executive Director, focusing on current legislative issues.
Rural Water Partnership Fund
Fund established to provide a rural and small community "real world" perspective to the regulatory process. The fund is supported by NRWA, State Associations and utility memberships. More information is available at www.nrwa.org/whitepapers
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