Make A Splash Water Festival


Southwest Water Authority (SWA) provides award-winning water to the residents of southwest North Dakota and Perkins County, South Dakota. SWA is responsible for the management, operations and maintenance of the Southwest Pipeline Project (SWPP), which is state owned and administered by the North Dakota State Water Commission.

Open Swim

Open Swim returned this year at the West River Recreation Center in Dickinson, February 17, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Over 100 people took the opportunity to participate in prizes and free swimming. This is just one way SWA says "Thank You" to our customers and the communities we serve. We are looking forward to seeing you at the next Open Swim "Make a Splash" Water Festival in 2025!

Southwest Water Authority (SWA) provides award-winning water to the residents of southwest North Dakota and Perkins County, South Dakota. SWA is responsible for the management, operations and maintenance of the Southwest Pipeline Project (SWPP), which is state owned and administered by the North Dakota State Water Commission.

Children enjoying swimming during "Make A Splash".