People in Pierre are still being asked to voluntarily conserve water as repair of a sewer line in Griffin Park continues.
Utilities director Brad Palmer says the damaged pipe is one of the main sewer lines for the city so the project has been more complicated than expected.
Palmer says the work being done now is a temporary fix.
Pierre’s voluntary water restriction is in place to reduce sewer flows while the team works to repair the sewer line. Residents can limit water use by delaying use of washing machines, dish washers and showers until evening hours. Outdoor watering– such as lawn care or car washing, etc.– feeds into the storm sewer and does not affect this situation.
The City of Pierre was alerted to the sewer line break when a sinkhole developed in Griffin Park after heavy rain earlier this month (July 17).
