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1. Why doesn't Pierre just tie into Mid-Dakota's water system?

Mid-Dakota's water system does not produce enough water to meet the needs of the Pierre.  Expanding Mid-Dakota's production capacity would cost more than the the Drinking Water Treatment Facility.

2. Is it still possible to get treated water from Mid-Dakota that already has a treatment plant north of town?

Mid-Dakota's water system does not produce enough water to meet the needs of the Pierre.  Expanding Mid-Dakota's production capacity would cost more than the proposed Water Treatment Plant.

3. How long before our current process of treating drinking water is ineffective?

Pierre's current system provides water that meets all current federal and state drinking water safety standards.  

The federal Environment Protection Agency is currently reviewing its regulations. Changes to their regulations may impact Pierre's treatment process, but no regulatory changes have been identified at this time.

4. How long will it take for treated water to flow to my faucet?

Pierre's Drinking Water Treatment Facility is expected to be complete and operational in 2022.

5. What chemicals are added to the current drinking water? (Fluoride, chlorine ect….)

Chlorine is added to the water for disinfection.  Fluoride is added to help reduce tooth decay.
A phosphate chemical is added to inhibit water discoloration and inhibit corrosion.

6. I’ve heard that manganese is a potential health concern. What is our current concentrations vs treated concentrations of manganese?

The current average concentrations of manganese in Pierre’s current water supply is 2.5 milligrams/liter.  The treated water provided by the Drinking Water Treatment Facility will have concentrations of manganese less than 0.05 milligrams/liter.  

7. How much park land is taken up by the Drinking Water Treatment Facility?

 About one acre