Supports congressional authorization and federal participation in major rural water supply projects in South Dakota.

The bill underscores the importance of safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water supplies for public health and economic development in South Dakota. It highlights the need for large-scale, regional solutions to address long-term water supply challenges. The bill encourages coordination among local water systems, the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and federal partners to ensure these projects are developed responsibly.

Supports congressional authorization and federal participation in major rural water supply projects in South Dakota.

The bill underscores the importance of safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water supplies for public health and economic development in South Dakota. It highlights the need for large-scale, regional solutions to address long-term water supply challenges. The bill encourages coordination among local water systems, the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and federal partners to ensure these projects are developed responsibly.