Water Quality: CLARK,FLORENCE, SD
2 water systems • 2,927 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
CLARK,FLORENCE is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,927 people, and has 210 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. CLARK,FLORENCE's violation count is 179% above the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichloroethane.
Contaminants Found
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Probable human carcinogen associated with increased cancer risk; causes liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Industrial chemical production, fuel additive leaks, contaminated groundwater
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Known human carcinogen linked to liver angiosarcoma; classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by IARC.
Common source: Leaching from PVC pipes; breakdown of industrial solvents in groundwater
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Known human carcinogen strongly associated with leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Common source: Industrial discharges, gas station leaks, chemical plant emissions
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Water Systems Serving CLARK,FLORENCE
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK RURAL WATER SYSTEM | SD4600881 | Groundwater | 2,325 | 0 |
| CLARK RURAL WATER-KAMPESKA | SD4602277 | Groundwater | 602 | 210 |
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.