Water Supply Project Study Bill
Official: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
This bill aims to explore the possibility of creating a new water supply project in Western South Dakota. It seeks to ensure that communities have enough water for their needs by studying the feasibility of drawing water from the Missouri River.
1. This bill requires a study on building a water supply project from the Missouri River. 2. The Secretary of the Interior will lead the study with a local nonprofit organization. 3. The study will assess if the project is feasible and how much it would cost. 4. A report will be created to recommend whether to move forward with the project. 5. The federal government will cover up to half of the study costs.
Rural communities and industries in Western South Dakota that need reliable water sources.