Missouri River water pipeline study clears Senate committee
(UI) — Legislation authorizing a federal feasibility study for a proposed expansion of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System has advanced out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, moving one step closer to consideration by the full Senate.
The Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act (S. 3725), sponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., would evaluate the potential expansion of the regional water system to support future drinking water needs in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.
Thune said the legislation would help continue planning for the long-term growth of the regional water system.
"The Lewis and Clark Regional Water System continues to achieve meaningful progress toward fully serving its member communities across South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota," Thune said.
Rounds said reliable access to drinking water remains essential for economic growth and quality of life across the region.
"Continued access to clean and reliable water is critical to economic development and quality of life in our state," Rounds said.
The legislation is also co-sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tina Smith, D-Minn.
Troy Larson, executive director of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, said the feasibility study would support long-term planning for future water demand as communities across the region continue to grow.
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