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PIPELINE REPAIR UPDATE
August 11, 2026
The construction crew continues to work on repairs to the Mni Wiconi pipeline in Fort Pierre. One of the leak areas is in a challenging location, and crews are expected to continue working on the pipeline through the evening hours.
Due to the extended shutdown, some areas of the WR/LJ system may experience temporary water service interruptions this evening. The areas most likely to be impacted are Mellette County and Jackson County.
Other areas of the WR/LJ system may also be impacted depending on the length of the shutdown.
Please continue to conserve water and limit water use to essential purposes only. Avoid non-essential water use until further notice. Your conservation efforts will help reduce the impact on the system while repairs are underway.
We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as crews continue working to complete these repairs. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Alerts
PIPELINE REPAIR UPDATE
August 11, 2026
The construction crew continues to work on repairs to the Mni Wiconi pipeline in Fort Pierre. One of the leak areas is in a challenging location, and crews are expected to continue working on the pipeline through the evening hours.
Due to the extended shutdown, some areas of the WR/LJ system may experience temporary water service interruptions this evening. The areas most likely to be impacted are Mellette County and Jackson County.
Other areas of the WR/LJ system may also be impacted depending on the length of the shutdown.
Please continue to conserve water and limit water use to essential purposes only. Avoid non-essential water use until further notice. Your conservation efforts will help reduce the impact on the system while repairs are underway.
We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as crews continue working to complete these repairs. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Mandatory Water Conservation Measures
July 21, 2026
Due to ongoing severe drought conditions, the West River/Lyman-Jones Rural Water System (WR/LJ) is operating at maximum capacity. To ensure an adequate water supply for essential domestic and livestock use, WR/LJ is implementing mandatory outdoor watering restrictions.
These restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in effect through September 30, 2026.
Outdoor Watering Restrictions: Outdoor watering of lawns, trees, gardens, and landscaped areas is prohibited between 8:00 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Even-numbered physical addresses: Water only on even-numbered days of the month.
- Odd-numbered physical addresses: Water only on odd-numbered days of the month.
- No outdoor watering is permitted on the 31st day of any month.
Exceptions: These restrictions do not apply to manual watering using a handheld hose, bucket, watering can, or similar container.
Domestic and Livestock Use: These conservation measures do not restrict water use for domestic household needs or livestock.
WR/LJ appreciates your cooperation in conserving water and using the available supply as efficiently as possible during this period of drought. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and system demands. If drought conditions persist or worsen, additional water conservation measures, including stricter outdoor water restrictions, may be implemented if necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact the WR/LJ Murdo Office at 605-669-2931.
*SPECIAL ATTENTION*
Customers in the Grindstone Area and Kadoka Rural Area will remain under Critical-Level Water Restrictions. Please click on the red underlined areas for details on the affected areas and the applicable restrictions.
EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
July 17, 2026
Due to the ongoing severe temperature, WR/LJ wells and the Mni Wiconi Water Treatment Plant are pumping at maximum capacity. It has become necessary to implement mandatory outside watering restrictions to ensure adequate water supplies for domestic and livestock use. The water restrictions will be in effect until further notice.
WATER RESTRICTION POLICY: No outside lawn and tree watering or filling pools until further notice.
Nothing shall prohibit manual watering with a handheld hose or with a bucket, sprinkling can or other similar container.
This action does NOT restrict domestic and livestock water usage. WR/LJ requests your cooperation in using the water supply as efficiently and conservatively as possible. Check facebook or our website for updates.
If you have any questions, please call the WR/LJ Murdo Office at 605-669-2931.