Water Quality: GARDEN CITY,RAPID CITY,TUALATIN, SD
3 water systems • 808 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
GARDEN CITY,RAPID CITY,TUALATIN is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 808 people, and has 30 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. GARDEN CITY,RAPID CITY,TUALATIN's violation count is 60% below the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Coliform (TCR).
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 GARDEN CITY,RAPID CITY,TUALATIN
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRAIRIE ACRES LLC | SD4600014 | Groundwater | 350 | 0 |
| PRAIRIE ACRES NORTH | SD4600884 | Groundwater | 288 | 14 |
| PRAIRIE ACRES SOUTH | SD4600428 | Groundwater | 170 | 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.