Water Quality in Rapid City, SD (57703)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 57703.

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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

18,013

Population

6

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Rapid Valley Sanitary District

Surface water 11,408 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mesa View Water Association

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Crm Well

Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations

Cedar Gulch 1

1 health-based
Groundwater 45 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cottonwood Grove Mobile Home Park

4 health-based
Purchased surface water 30 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Darlington Estates

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Rapid City (57703) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th percentile More violations

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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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