Water Quality in RAPID CITY, SD (57702)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 57702.

186

Total Violations

20

Health-Based

166

Monitoring / Reporting

178

Resolved

What does this mean?

178 of 186 violations have been resolved. 20 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 166 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 91 Population served: 16,025

Violations Detail (186 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 6, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 1, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 1, 2024ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AOct 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AOct 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Jul 6Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(39)

Public Notice

75

Dec 1Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

May 20Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

May 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

RAPID CITY (57702) has 186 recorded violations, including 20 health-based. 8 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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