Regional Water System Research Consortium
The Regional Water System Research Consortium (RWSRC) was created to sustain the development and service life of regional rural water systems. RWSRC supports research, development and outreach activities that provide planning and management, operations and education tools to advance the efficiency and sustainability of regional rural water systems.
South Dakota depends on rural water systems to supply safe, potable water to farms, country dwellings, communities and industries. Thirty-three rural water systems supply water to more than 260 of South Dakota's public water systems (cities, towns, subdivisions), comprising more than 70% of the city or town public water supply systems in South Dakota. Regional rural water systems serve a large percentage of South Dakota's area and are a vital contributor the quality of life and economic development.
Regional rural water systems provide quality tap water to many homesteads, farms, towns, cities and industries of South Dakota. Recognizing the need to develop and sustain these regional water systems, these stakeholders have contributed funds for projects of the Regional Water System Research Consortium.
Rural Water Systems
- Central Plains WDD
- East Dakota WDD
- James River WDD
- South Central WDD
- Vermillion Basin WDD
- South Dakota Department of Water and Natural Resources
- U.S. Department of Transportation/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
