Douglas County Drainage Board issues fines for unauthorized drain tiling project in South Dakota

Douglas County Drainage Board issues fines for unauthorized drain tiling project in South Dakota

ARMOUR, S.D. — The Douglas County Drainage Board on Sept. 10 issued penalties in an unauthorized drain tiling project constructed in Douglas County. The board had spent several previous meetings reviewing two drainage permits for underground tile installations, both of which were completed without the necessary approvals. The board voted to issue a fine of $125 per acre, per permit, with the landowner and contractor deciding who pays. In a J…