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Sioux Falls Water Tower Gets Major Overhaul | Sioux Falls News

Sioux Falls is giving its iconic 57th Street water tower a full-scale overhaul—sandblasting every inch to bare steel, repainting, and upgrading vents and lights—to ensure it lasts its full century. Shut down since August 3rd, the 1.5-million-gallon structure is being meticulously restored with safety-focused tech that lets crews blast the entire exterior in one day. This proactive maintenance isn’t just cosmetic—it extends the tower’s lifespan, cutting future sandblasting sessions and saving resources. With backup water systems in place and a projected finish by mid-October, the city’s…

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