Gov. Dennis Daugaard says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $38.96 million for water and wastewater projects. The board met Tuesday in Pierre.
The $38.96 million total includes $7.123 million in grants and $31.841 million in low-interest loans, with nearly $2.058 million in principal forgiveness.
The grants and loans awarded by the board are administered through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Lake Byron Sanitary District will receive $5.475 million for wastewater collection and treatment system construction, which includes a $2 million grant and a $3.475 million loan
Clark Rural Water System will get a $2.95 million loan for connections to Willow Lake and Bradley and system improvements, with $1.27 million in principal forgiveness
Ree Heights will receive $509,000 loan for water system improvements with $430,000 in principal forgiveness