Water demand in South Dakota’s Black Hills is outpacing supply, study warns

Water demand in South Dakota’s Black Hills is outpacing supply, study warns

A new federal study finds that some aquifers in South Dakota’s Black Hills region are being depleted faster than they can recharge, raising concerns over the area’s ability to sustain its growing population.Bart Pfankuch reports for South Dakota News Watch.In short:The U.S. Geological Survey found water use in parts of the Madison and Minnelusa aquifers exceeds recharge rates, particularly in the most populated areas between Box Elder and Sturgi…