Water Use Rules in Rapid City, SD (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Rapid City, South Dakota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Rapid City lets property owners recycle graywater from sinks, tubs and washers under Municipal Code Chapter 13.20's onsite wastewater rules. A graywater system must handle at least 40 gallons of flow per person per day, provide three days of tank retention, and use a tank meeting septic tank standards. Treated effluent can flush toilets, feed an absorption field or seepage pit, or irrigate lawns and non-food growing areas, but only after percolation testing confirms the soil can absorb it.
Graywater Recycling Rules for Rapid City Homes
Some RestrictionsRapid City Municipal Code § 13.20.560
A graywater system shall be designed in accordance with the following criteria: A. All graywater treatment and recycle systems shall be located in accordance with the distances specified in ARSD § 74:53:01:19, Table 1; B. Design of graywater systems for homes or cabins shall be based on a minimum graywater flow of 40 gallons per day per person. Three days retention time shall be provided for ea...
Leak Reporting Duty
Rapid City Municipal Code § 13.04.320 puts the burden of fixing a leaking private water or sewer line on the property owner, at the owner's expense, and lets the Public Works Director shut off water for an unrepaired leak. If a leak isn't fixed by the Director's deadline, the city can make the repair itself and bill the property the actual cost plus 10 percent.
Rapid City private water line leak repair duty
Some RestrictionsRapid City Municipal Code § 13.04.320
A. The owner of the premise being served by service lines or stubs shall be responsible for the maintenance of private distribution and collection systems, service pipes and appurtenances. All private mains, service pipes and appurtenances on the premises and up to the tap of the city main shall be installed and kept in good working order, and properly protected from frost and other danger, at ...