August 19, 2025

City Launches New Website Updating Public on Water Reclamation Facility

CITY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE UPDATING PUBLIC ON WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

RAPID CITY, SD— Rapid City has launched a new project website to provide the public with updates and important information on its largest infrastructure project, the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) upgrade.

        The website, located at https://wrf.rcgov.org/, offers a guided tour of the facility, details on project costs, construction progress videos, a construction timeline, and regular project updates.

        The WRF is currently undergoing major upgrades, with an estimated completion in the winter of 2028. The $207.3 million project is fully funded through an SRF loan, the City’s enterprise fund, and $52.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding. The project's goals are to upgrade the WRF's equipment and infrastructure to meet future wastewater treatment needs for the next 20-plus years and to comply with regulatory requirements. The project will also protect Rapid Creek by implementing reliable and efficient water treatment processes that safeguard downstream habitats.

        “We’re excited to launch this project website as a great learning tool for the public and an opportunity to stay updated on the progress of this important project,” said City Operations Engineering Manager Eduardo Lopez.

         The original water reclamation facility began operations in 1967. Over the decades, it has undergone various updates, improvements, and new building constructions. The new website also provides visitors with the opportunity to submit comments or questions to City officials.

 

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