Water

Combined Department

The City of Spearfish has a combined water and sewer department. It is currently overseen by the Utilities Superintendent and a 6 person crew. 

Responsibilities

The crew is responsible for inspection and maintenance of the City’s approximately:

  • 100 miles of water line
  • 7 wells which produce high quality water (treated with fluoride and chlorine)
  • 2 water booster stations
  • 5.4 Million gallons of water storage facilities
Water Faucet

Water Usage & Samples

The City’s water usage averaged about 1.6 million gallons per day in 2014. The department samples weekly at various points around the City and completes all sampling required by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Agency every year.

Review the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF).

Sample Data

All sample data is available for public view during business hours at:
Green Acres Shop
540 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783

Certification

All crew members are required to obtain and maintain certification for water treatment, water distribution, as well as wastewater collection.

Documents

  1. 2017 Department of Environment and Natural Resources Public Water Systems Evaluation (PDF)
  2. Standard Specifications for Installation and Repairs of Water and Sewer Service Lines (PDF)