SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Sioux Falls officials have announced a series of measures to improve the water quality of the Big Sioux River.
Authorities tell the Sioux Falls Argus Leader (https://argusne.ws/1h6h8cE) that the city has cut down the levels of certain pollutants in the river, but more needs to be done.
The new programs include educating pet owners about cleaning up pet waste, monitoring storm sewer outflows, adding water quality efforts to the city’s flood management plan, restarting an annual river greenway cleanup event, and expanding waterway adoption programs.
Sioux Falls environmental manager Bob Kappel says the city has succeeded in reducing the levels of ammonia, dissolved oxygen and iron in the river, but officials have not been perfect in monitoring the river.
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Information from: Argus Leader, https://www.argusleader.com
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