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EXISTING PLANS Infrastructure First was informed by several organizations and planning efforts, including those listed below. 2024 South Dakota Integrated Report For
Surface Water Quality Assessment bit.ly/SDIntegratedReportSurfaceWater Big Sioux River Project bigsiouxriver.com
TRENDS
Non-point sources have a significant impact on water quality
Point-source treatment facilities are limited in future capacity and ability to treat future emerging contaminants
Impaired water status hinders economic growth by limiting resource use, requiring stricter compliance, and implying inadequate environmental protection Retirement, remote locations, and limited access to technical training have led to a shortage of qualified operators, impacting essential compliance and consistent operations
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South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development
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