Public Water

The state's decision to allow landowners to privatize access to sections of publicly owned lakes is still causing some confusion and raising concerns in northeast South Dakota.

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System has awarded more than $14 million to construct the final segment of the Madison service line in the eastern part of the state.

State Senators voted down legislation dealing with public use of water on private lands. Debate on Senate Bill 169 was to continue Tuesday in the full…

Debate will continue next week on legislation that attempts to create a compromise for public access to water. Senate Bill 169 deals with private property…

Frigid temperatures pose threats not only for people who brave the elements but also for basic infrastructure. A utility manager for Sioux Falls says…

One of the big issues expected during the upcoming state legislative session is one that’s been debated for more than a decade. It’s a fight over public…