Dakota Rural Water District Archives

Dakota Rural Water District

Issue with water found in Finley, ND, pressure testing is underway

April 21, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FINLEY, N.D. (KVRR) — An update out of Finley, North Dakota which has been without water since Friday afternoon. Dakota Rural Water District has pinpointed the problem and a water break is now fixed. Pressure testing is underway to restore water service. In the meantime, The Salvation Army is serving a hot meal tonight for residents until 8 pm in…

City of Finley Without Drinkable Water

Steele County officials say the lack of water stems from a leak in the city's water main.

April 19, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FINLEY, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Finley in Steele County, North Dakota is currently experiencing a lack of safe drinking water. This issue has reportedly been occurring since the afternoon of April 17. Steele County emergency management officials say that what little water is available to residents has been deemed unsuitable for consumption – and other uses – until…