Mission Statement
Statement Of Objectives
- The goals and objectives of the Butte-Meade Sanitary Water District are to provide safe and affordable water to the rural customer; to keep the cost of service at a price the farmer/rancher can afford; to maintain low price, high quality service every year; and once the District has met all its financial obligations, to put money back into the system to keep it running well. It will be a priority to borrow money only when necessary to keep all equipment, wells, pipeline, etc. in the best condition possible. The District is for the benefit of the farmer/rancher. If housing developments or expansion opportunities arise, they will be considered and included if there is adequate water and the expansion is financially self sufficient.
- To establish policies, rules, and regulations setting forth the District’s intentions for the conduct of the business affairs of the District in a manner that will result in a successful operation.
- To treat all water users alike with respect to recurring situations by establishing standard policies, rules, and regulations.
- To provide high-quality service to the water users of the District at lowest possible – cost and consistent with sound business practices.
- To make known to the water users the policies, rules, and regulations of the District.
- To create a favorable image among the water users and general public.
- To do District business in Butte County, Meade County and locally as much as possible.
- To represent at all times the interests of the water users in the most fair and equitable manner.
- To supplement the provisions of South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 34A-5.
- To operate in an economically independent and self-sustaining manner.
- To provide a source of water that is independent from other necessary utility
service.