Water Quality: ELKTON, SD
2 water systems • 874 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
ELKTON is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 874 people, and has 22 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. ELKTON's violation count is 71% below the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Coliform (TCR).
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Water Systems Serving ELKTON
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKTON | SD4600117 | Groundwater | 755 | 6 |
| NEWDALE COLONY | SD4602081 | Groundwater | 119 | 16 |
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.