West River/Lyman-Jones Rural Water System

07/21/2026

Lower Brule Rural Water has a mainline break north of I-90. WRLJ Rural Water customers north of I-90 from Vivian to Kennebec may experience service interruptions until the repairs are completed. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 605-669-2931. Sorry for the inconvenience.

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

07/17/2026

ATTENTION:
WEST RIVER/LYMAN-JONES RURAL WATER USERS
*EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES*

Due to the ongoing severe temperature, WR/LJ wells and the Mni Wiconi Water Treatment Plant are pumping at maximum capacity. It has become necessary to implement mandatory outside watering restrictions to ensure adequate water supplies for domestic and livestock use. The water restrictions will be in effect until further notice.

WATER RESTRICTION POLICY:
No outside lawn and tree watering or filling pools until further notice.

Nothing shall prohibit manual watering with a handheld hose or with a bucket, sprinkling can or other similar container.

This action does NOT restrict domestic and livestock water usage. WR/LJ requests your cooperation in using the water supply as efficiently and conservatively as possible. Check facebook or our website for updates.

If you have any questions, please call the WR/LJ Murdo Office at 605-669-2931.

06/23/2026

WR/LJ Notice to Member Water Users –Coreline Flushing – June 2026

The Oglala Sioux Rural Water Supply System (OSRWSS) will flush segments of the South Core pipelines starting this week. The goal of the flushing is to remove build-up of naturally occurring particles and sediment from the coreline pipes.

Water system flushing is common in utilities across the United States. The process is essential to the overall preventative maintenance of a distribution system and is an important practice carried out by public drinking water systems to maintain high water quality and ensure proper operation of system hydrants and valves.

During the flushing procedure, WR/LJ members may notice temporary water discoloration. The following are some general guidelines and information if you do notice discolored water.
• Water will continue to be safe for consumption and daily activities.
• Bypass home filtering systems and softeners.
• Run cold water through your system until water runs clear.
• Ensure water is clear before running the dishwasher or washing clothes.

Again, flushing is a normal and necessary part of maintaining a safe and reliable drinking water supply. If you experience persistent discolored water and it does not clear up, please contact the WR/LJ office at 605-669-2931.

06/04/2026

UPDATE 3:30 - The repairs are complete. It will take awhile for the lines to pressure up.

Rosebud Rural Water has a water leak in the Cedar Butte area. Rural customers from Cedar Butte to White River may notice low pressure or experience service interruptions until the repairs are completed.

06/02/2026

Click on the link below to keep up to date with what’s happening at WR/LJ Rural Water. The Annual Drinking Water Report is in this edition. July 2026 Newsletter. https://www.wrlj.com/newsletters

04/06/2026

When planning your spring projects, remember to call 811 to have underground utilities located.

03/24/2026

Click on the link below to keep up to date with what’s happening at WR/LJ Rural Water. April 2026 Newsletter. https://www.wrlj.com/newsletters

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from WR/LJ Rural Water. Our offices will be closed December 25th. Have a safe and happy holiday season!