PINE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: 084690475 · Pine Ridge, SD · Serves 7,482 people
PINE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.
PINE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM (PWSID 084690475) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 7,482 people in Pine Ridge, SD, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the South Dakota drinking-water program.
The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Lead (Action Level). Recorded violations span 2018–2019.
A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the South Dakota state drinking-water program's public portal.
System Details
- EPA ID (PWSID)
- 084690475
- System Type
- CWS
- Water Source
- Groundwater
- Location
- Pine Ridge, SD
- Population Served
- 7,482
- Health Violations
- Yes (3)
What contaminants are in this water system?
| Contaminant | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2 | 2 |
| Lead (Action Level) | 1 | 1 |
Violation History (3)
| Contaminant | Health | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Action Level) | Yes | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Jul 24, 2018 |
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About This Data
Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services
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