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Officials Say Water In Tornado-ravaged Delmont Safe To Drink

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DELMONT, S.D. (AP) — State officials have determined that the water in the tornado-ravaged town of Delmont is safe to drink.

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued a boil water order after a tornado struck the tiny town on Sunday, disrupting its water supply.

The Department of Public Safety said Thursday that order has been lifted.

Water samples from the town were tested and deemed safe. Officials say the safe samples mean response efforts to bring the town’s water distribution system back on line were effective.

Eighty-four buildings were damaged or destroyed by the tornado.

Many organizations have been in Delmont this week to try and return a sense of normalcy to the town.

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