City warns of unapproved sump pump discharges
With warmer weather and melting snow, sump pumps may run more frequently. Watertown residents are reminded that sump pump discharges…
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Watertown industrial park gets $500,000 grant from governor
Planned infrastructure improvements at the Calvin Industrial Park south of Watertown received another boost on Tuesday, December 30, when South…
City reminds residents of sump pump variance in winter weather
The City of Watertown reminds residents who need to redirect sump pump discharge into the sanitary sewer that they must…
Residents urged to apply for seasonal sump pump variance
In order to discharge sump pumps to the sanitary sewer this fall or winter, the City of Watertown requires a…
Seasonal sump pump variance available in city
Homes and businesses that need to continue using a sump pump to discharge clear water may request a seasonal sump…
Storms trigger high flows at wastewater treatment plant
Due to recent storms and heavy rainfall, the wastewater treatment facility is seeing significantly higher flows than normal. It is…
South Dakota pumps $15.9M into water and sewer projects in seven communities
The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $15.9 million in state loans, including $3.5 million in…
Residents should keep sump pump water out of sanitary sewer
Watertown’s wastewater treatment facility is experiencing high flows, and the city is urging residents to help protect the sanitary sewer…
City of Watertown Employee Spotlight
The City of Watertown has released its lates #watertownworks feature, highlighting the dedicated employees who help keep our community running…
No sump pumps to sanitary sewers beginning April 1
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, is the deadline for Watertown residents to stop pumping sump pump water into the sanitary sewer….
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