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City pursues future water rights; SRF applications show likely sewer loan but drinking-water funding limited
Summary
City staff updated the council on an application for future water rights in the Sioux quartzite aquifer and an SRF funding process: staff expects protests will require follow-up with the state, USGS exploration may be needed at no cost, and SRF funding is expected for clean water (sewer) but not for drinking-water components of one project.
City administrator Steve and councilmember Barry briefed the council on the status of the city’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) applications and a pending request for future water rights in the Sioux quartzite aquifer.
Steve said the city submitted a request for future water rights and that the state (referred to in transcript as “Danner”) has approved the request to move forward to the water board and a public comment/protest period. The city has received two or three protests, including one from “MCWC” and another from an…
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