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Robin Dykstra

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What is SDWARN?

SDWARN is a statewide Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) of utilities helping utilities to prepare for the next natural or human-caused emergency. Click here to learn more.

Why do we need SDWARN?

Water and wastewater systems provide our communities with a life-sustaining resource that is of vital importance to maintaining public health, sanitation and safety. When water and wastewater services are interrupted for extended periods of time, a community’s well-being quickly deteriorates, as evidenced by Hurricane Katrina. And without an adequate water supply, our communities are vulnerable to devastating fires. By restoring water and wastewater service in the most efficient manner possible, SDWARN provides renewed hope for fast recovery from such disasters.

How does SDWARN help?

SDWARN provides water and wastewater utilities with: A Mutual Aid Agreement and process for sharing emergency resources among water and wastewater agencies statewide. A mutual assistance program consistent with other statewide mutual aid and assistance programs and the National Incident Management System. The resources to respond and recover more quickly from a natural or human caused disaster. A forum for developing and maintaining emergency contacts and relationships.

Why Join SDWARN?

Who is more likely to have that specialized pump or valve your system needs to get back on line in a hurry? That’s right, another water or wastewater system. So join your peers in SDWARN and become part of the network dedicated to keeping our communities healthy, sanitary and safe.

Renewed hope

When water and wastewater service is restored, people have a renewed sense of hope that recovery is forthcoming!

SDWARN Associations

Water Environment Federation
South Dakota Association  Of Rural Water Systems
SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
SDWWA
SD AWWA
Rural Water Center

SDWARN Agencies

AWWA
EPA
South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
OEM