Water Quality: SPEARFISH,WHITEWOOD, SD
1 water system • 192 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
SPEARFISH,WHITEWOOD is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 192 people, and has 20 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. SPEARFISH,WHITEWOOD's violation count is 73% below the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include Coliform (TCR), Nitrate.
Contaminants Found
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 SPEARFISH,WHITEWOOD
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANTERN ESTATES | SD4600315 | Groundwater | 192 | 20 |
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.