Water Quality: ELK POINT, SD
1 water system • 2,124 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
ELK POINT is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 2,124 people, and has 120 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. ELK POINT's violation count is 59% above the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE, 2,4,5-TP, 2,4-D, Atrazine, Benzo(a)pyrene.
Contaminants Found
Cardiovascular damage and reproductive effects with long-term exposure; potential endocrine disruptor.
Common source: Runoff from corn and other crop herbicide applications
EPA limit: 0.003 mg/L (3 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)
Causes methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Water Systems Serving ELK POINT
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELK POINT | SD4600116 | Groundwater | 2,124 | 120 |
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.