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History
The Dakota County Rural Water system began operation in April of 1980 providing service to less than 300 rural households. Since that time, the system has added miles to its distribution system which today provides high quality water service to over 650 rural households in Dakota County. Over 115 miles of pipeline carries groundwater purchased from Dakota City. Delivery and pressure capability is provided by a 300,000 elevated water tower and a pump station for a 25,000 gallon standpipe. An advisory committee of ratepayers keeps the NRD Board of Directors informed of local needs. Customers read their own meters, calculate the charges and submit their payment on a monthly basis. Offices of the rural water personnel are located at the north end of the District’s Natural Resource Conservation building in Dakota City.
Dakota County Rural Water System – Current Water Rates (effective 1/1/2022)
| Base Monthly Charge | $27.00* |
| First 5,000 gals | $2.50 / per 1,000 gals.* |
| Next 45,000 gals | $2.25 / per 1,000 gals.* |
| All Over 50,000 gals | $2.15 / per 1,000 gals.* |
(*) Plus applicable county and state sales tax.
Customer Disconnection Sample Notice
Current Hookup Fees
The hookup fee (benefit unit) for each service desired shall be $4,000, or the District’s actual cost of connection plus a capital facilities charge of $1,800, whichever is greater.
NOTE: 2-unit types or greater will be prescribed by the District when A) more than one residence, or commercial establishment, or combination thereof is located within the defined legal description of one property, B) or when the consumer requests a larger service type to accommodate a greater supply of water, C) or when the District determines that a larger meter is required to meet the expected demand of the consumer.
Business Hours Contact Info
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Call: 402-987-3402
Email: ruralwater@papionrd.org
Emergency Service
Weekends, evenings, and holidays:
Call: 712-259-3518 or 712-204-7751
For more information contact:
Justin Novak, Project Manager
jnovak@papionrd.org
402-315-1706 or 402-616-0969