Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Finance Officer or City Hall……….793-2220
E-mail……………………………………….castcity@itctel.com
Police, Fire and Ambulance……….911
Hamlin Co. Sheriff…………………….783-3232
City Maintenance……………………..793-2290
Water and Sewer
The city has its own water and sewer systems. People can now pay their water bills online. The person paying the bill will be charged a fee for using the GovPay website to pay their bill.
Water Rates……………….$30.00/month
Sewer Rates……………….$30.00/month
Garbage Collection…….$19.75/month, plus 6.5% tax
2020 Drinking Water Report
For a report on manganese in drinking water in Castlewood, click here. For all state reports on public water systems in South Dakota, click here and use the drop down menu or the map to view Castlewood’s reports.
THE CITY OF CASTLEWOOD is a growing community with friendly, helpful residents. The city has a volunteer fire department with 26 members and a volunteer ambulance with 15 EMTs. Both organizations are very active and do an excellent job. The city has a certified police officer along with coverage from the Hamlin County Sheriff’s department.
The city council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The council consists of a mayor and six councilman who each hold a two-year term.
City Council members and officers
Back row: Brian Ries, mayor (605-881-2557, brianries@hotmail.com); Jenny Olson, Ward II (605-380-3740); Chad Ries, Ward III (605-651-2671, chandangela69@gmail.com); Heather Schmit, Ward II (605-881-5267); Jeff Shepherd, Ward I (605-880-1363). Front row: Sheila Gerhold, finance officer; Jeanette Bohls, Ward I (605-520-4076); Michelle Barker, Ward III (605-203-1661).
Upcoming City Council meeting(s):
Monday, March 15 – 7 p.m. – Special Meeting – Equalization
Monday, April 6, 2021 – 7 p.m.
To join the city meeting via Zoom call the city office at 793-2220 for meeting ID and passcode.
City ordinances on littering and upkeep of property