Water Quality: BLACK HAWK,RAPID CITY, SD
16 water systems • 1,480 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
BLACK HAWK,RAPID CITY is served by 16 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,480 people, and has 16 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. BLACK HAWK,RAPID CITY's violation count is 79% below the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Water Systems Serving BLACK HAWK,RAPID CITY
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN VALLEY WATER COMPANY | SD4602261 | Groundwater | 283 | 0 |
| DRY CREEK ESTATES | SD4602241 | Groundwater | 233 | 16 |
| PINE CLIFF ESTATES | SD4600270 | Groundwater | 180 | 0 |
| CANYON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER DISTR | SD4602311 | Groundwater | 163 | 0 |
| MIDLAND HEIGHTS | SD4600515 | Groundwater | 130 | 0 |
| EAST RIDGE ACRES | SD4601000 | Groundwater | 118 | 0 |
| PRAIRIE HAVEN SUBDIVISION | SD4602322 | Groundwater | 105 | 0 |
| EDELWEISS MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENT ASSOC | SD4600273 | Groundwater | 70 | 0 |
| THRALL MTN. PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIAT | SD4600513 | Groundwater | 70 | 0 |
| HIGH MEADOWS RANCHETTES | SD4600011 | Groundwater | 60 | 0 |
| HIGH SHERIDAN RANCH | SD4602234 | Groundwater | 38 | 0 |
| NORRIS PEAK WATER USERS ASSOC | SD4602349 | Groundwater | 30 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.