Sioux Falls to test water shutdown ahead of new Lewis and Clark connection

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The City of Sioux Falls is moving ahead with plans to strengthen its drinking water supply, and the next step comes today in the form of a brief, controlled test.

On Wednesday, October 14, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, crews will simulate a shutdown of the city’s current Lewis and Clark Regional Water System connection at Benson Road. The test comes before activating a new, third connection to the regional system as part of a broader effort to make Sioux Falls’ water supply more reliable as the city continues to grow.

Residents and businesses in and around Foundation Park in northwest Sioux Falls may notice temporary changes in water pressure while the simulation is underway…

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