Emergency Water Restrictions - Update from WRLJ
Update: Emergency Mni Wiconi Pipeline Repair – July 6, 2021 – 12:30 pm CT:
The Mni Wiconi system is shut down again today for a re-attempt at repairs on the core pipeline in Ft. Pierre. Although the water treatment plant and core pipeline system are shut down, the WR/LJ reservoirs were full this morning and will provide needed storage for a period of time today. Some areas of the WR/LJ system will not experience service interruptions; however, some areas may notice service interruptions as storage levels decline throughout the day.
Welders were on-site early this morning to prep the pipe for repairs. They will begin welding the repair plates early this afternoon. Crews on-site are estimating at least 6 hours to complete the repair once the welding begins.
As a reminder, emergency water restrictions continue to be in place while the Mni Wiconi system is shut down.
We will provide additional updates as work progresses.
The Mni Wiconi system is shut down again today for a re-attempt at repairs on the core pipeline in Ft. Pierre. Although the water treatment plant and core pipeline system are shut down, the WR/LJ reservoirs were full this morning and will provide needed storage for a period of time today. Some areas of the WR/LJ system will not experience service interruptions; however, some areas may notice service interruptions as storage levels decline throughout the day.
Welders were on-site early this morning to prep the pipe for repairs. They will begin welding the repair plates early this afternoon. Crews on-site are estimating at least 6 hours to complete the repair once the welding begins.
As a reminder, emergency water restrictions continue to be in place while the Mni Wiconi system is shut down.
We will provide additional updates as work progresses.