8 Broadcaster Press December 11, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com DENR Fines Smithfield Foods For August 2018 Surface Water Violations PIERRE – The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has fined Smithfield Foods $53,382 for August 2018 Surface Water Discharge Permit violations. The $53,382 penalty includes $26,900 for surface water quality violations and $26,482 for laboratory cost incurred by DENR. On Aug. 15, Smithfield Foods reported a problem at their Sioux Falls wastewater plant causing ammonia levels discharged to the Big Sioux River to be higher than the regulatory limits allowed in their Surface Water Discharge Permit. The ammonia levels violated the permitted daily maximum limit for seven days in August. In addition, during that timeframe the facility had two daily maximum fecal coliform violations and one daily maximum total suspended solids violation. “The August Surface Water Discharge Permit violations at Smithfield’s Sioux Falls facility are a very serious issue DENR does not want to see repeated,” said DENR Secretary Steve Pirner. “These penalties reinforce the need for permit compliance and allow DENR to recover tax payer dollars spent to respond to the discharge.” In addition to response actions taken by Smithfield, DENR dispatched staff to investigate and collect water quality samples. Between Aug. 16 and Aug. 27 DENR executed 17 sampling trips and collected 100 samples. Field observations and sampling results indicated there were no impacts to fish or risk to human health resulting from the discharge. Since Aug. 20 Smithfield’s wastewater plant has been operating in compliance with their permit. Smithfield operates a wastewater treatment plant in Sioux Falls to treat the wastewater generated by its operations. DENR requires Smithfield to sample its discharge and report any violations. For more information about DENR’s Surface Water Discharge permitting program visit https://denr.sd.gov/des/sw/swdischargepermits.aspx. We’re all ears. Your opinion is something we always want to hear. Questions? Call, write us or contact Comments? us via e-mail and let us Story Ideas? know how we are doing. 201 W. Cherry •Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-4429 • classifieds@plaintalk.net bpp b Broadcaster Press Book Broadcaster Press 67 Since 1934 Since 1934 Intermediate Sud Fill the puzzle so that every row, every column, and every section contain the numbers 1-9 without repeating a number. Sudoku #2 Sudoku #1 Broadcaster 2 bp Press 6 3 9 2 8 4 9 7 1 8 4 3 7 9 5 8 7 1 6 9 5 9 2 ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE Since 1934 General Surgery HERE AT HOME Since 1934 Experience the latest in surgical services and still be close to the comforts of home. Dr. Fernando Escobar provides expert surgical care on a full-time basis right in Vermillion. With extensive expertise, Dr. Escobar is dedicated to giving you individualized, compassionate care – whether you are undergoing a major or minor procedure. Minimally invasive, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical techniques are all locally available. Surgical specialties at Sanford Vermillion include: • Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy • Laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder or appendectomy, small and large bowel surgery • Open hernia repair • Cesarean section • Vasectomy 6 018027-00495 11/18 9 8 3 sanfordvermillion.org Easy Sudoku Puzzles by KrazyDad 2 4 5 8 6 7 2 4 3 9 5 1 6 72 7 7 9 2 8 9 2 6 7 8 © 2008 KrazyDad.com Sudoku Solution #1 4 9 3 5 2 5 7 1 9 8Sudoku #3 3 2 4 8 6 5 4 1 2 3 2 1 6 7 5 7 6 8 9 4 9 3 5 4 1 6 7 2 3 8 1 8 9 6 7 4 3 int BOOK 67 #1 Book 67: Answers Last tuesday’s 1 5 Press intermediate 7 Call (605) 677-3700 to schedule an appointment. 9 bp Broadcaster Fernando Escobar, MD su do ku Sudoku #2 2 9 5 1 7 3 1 3 8 9 4 6 4 7 6 5 2 8 © 2008 8 1 4 3 9 2 Krazydad.com 5 6 9 4 8 7 3 2 7 6 5 1 7 8 1 2 6 9 9 5 2 7 3 4 BOOK 67 6 4 3 8 1 5 #1 4 6 8 2 5 7 Sudoku 9 3 1 6 7 5 3 1 2 8 9 4 5 4 3 1 8 6 7 2 9 #4 9 6 Check next tuesday’s paper for 1 8 6 the solution to today’s puzzle. 1 ea 7 6 1 1 Sudoku #4 8 6 3 9 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 5 1 9 4 3 2 Sudoku #3 7 4 3 2 6 9 8 1 5 6 9 4 5 8 7 2 1 3 7 2 4