Water Quality: SUMMIT, SD
3 water systems • 382 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
SUMMIT is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 382 people, and has 178 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. SUMMIT's violation count is 137% above the national average for South Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE.
Contaminants Found
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)
Probable human carcinogen associated with increased cancer risk; causes liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Industrial chemical production, fuel additive leaks, contaminated groundwater
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Known human carcinogen linked to liver angiosarcoma; classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by IARC.
Common source: Leaching from PVC pipes; breakdown of industrial solvents in groundwater
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 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)
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)
Water Systems Serving SUMMIT
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT | SD4600326 | Groundwater | 288 | 178 |
| SUNRISE COLONY | SD4600320 | Groundwater | 94 | 0 |
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.