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104 Main Street Telephone: 605-244-5608 |
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Perkins County Rural Water began in 1982 when Southwest Water Pipeline Project approached the idea of selling water to Perkins County. In 1992, the project was re-introduced to Perkins County by Southwest Water Authority. At this time, a committee of approximately 25-30 people from all over the county got together to form Perkins County Rural Water System. A nine member, voluntary Board of Directors was picked from 3 districts within the county of which one each was assigned by the towns. Perkins County Rural Water began its reality when it was organized as a non-profit organization in March 1993. The State of South Dakota furnished the start up money in the form of two $50,000 grants under the State Water Plan. The next several years were spent working with US Congress, town of Lemmon and Bison, USFS and the Grand River Grazing Association. In 1998, both the town signed a contract with Perkins County Rural Water to furnish them with 100% of their water needs. Perkins County Rural Water System, Inc. (PCRWS) provides potable water to approximately 295 farms and ranches in two towns, Lemmon and Bison, in Perkins County, SD. The total population served is approximately 2300 to 2500 people. This system serves rural users and provides bulk water to Lemmon and Bison. Before PCRWS, the only two existing water systems in the project area were the municipal supply systems for the towns of Lemmon and Bison. |
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Water User Fees:
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Hookup Fees |
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| Headquarters | $850 (minus credit for good intention fee)-first half payable at signup, second half payable at final design for that phase. |
| Livestock Tap | $425 (minus credit for good intention fee)-first half payable at signup, second half payable at final design for that phase. |
| Seasonal Cabin | $425 (minus credit for good intention fee)-first half payable at signup, second half payable at final design for that phase. |
Appendix I:
| Rural Headquarters Water Rate Schedule | |
| Minimum bill: | $40.00 per month includes 2000 gallons/month |
| Water charge | $3.55 per 1000 gallons |
| Seasonal Headquarters Tap | |
| Minimum bill: | $175.00 per year includes 12,000 gallons for six months Minimum due April 1, water usage, due November 30 |
| Water charge: | $3.55 per 1000 gallons |
| Livestock Users | |
| Minimum bill: | $175.00 per year includes 12,000 gallons for six months. Minimum due April 1, water usage, due November 30 |
| Water charge: | $3.55 per 1000 gallons |