Water Quality: SOUTH SHORE, SD
1 water system • 189 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
SOUTH SHORE is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 189 people, and has 18 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. SOUTH SHORE's violation count is 76% below the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Coliform (TCR), Nitrate.
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)
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 SOUTH SHORE
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH SHORE | SD4602068 | Groundwater | 189 | 18 |
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.