Water Quality in Watertown, SD (57201)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 57201.
Past Health-Based Violations
6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,781
Population
21
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Watertown Municipal Utilities
Sioux Rural Water System
All resolvedSioux I Rural Water System (Sioux)
K-Bar-J Inc
Watertown Mobile Estates
Gfp 1-E/Nw Pelican Picnic Area
Pelican Plaza
6 health-basedGfp 1-D/Pelican Lake Rec Area
Gfp 1-F/S Blue Dog Lake Rec. Area
Owen Mobile Home Court
Gfp 1-H/W Pickerel Campground
Macgregors
Hazel
Energy Industries
South Fork Lounge
Stony Point Campground
Gfp 1-C/E Pickerel Campground
Gfp 1-B/E Pickerel Boat Basin
Gfp 1-G/W. Pickerel Shop
Gfp 1-A/E Pickerel Beach Area
Rauville Cafe
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Watertown (57201) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.