SPRINGFIELD

PWSID: SD4600317 · Springfield, SD · Serves 2,108 people

Health Violations

SPRINGFIELD has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,108
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

SPRINGFIELD (PWSID SD4600317) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,108 people in Springfield, SD, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the South Dakota drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Turbidity, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2010–2024.

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)
SD4600317
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Springfield, SD
Population Served
2,108
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 4 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 3
Chlorine 1 1

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2024
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2024
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Chlorine Yes Feb 1, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPRINGFIELD water safe to drink?
SPRINGFIELD has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does SPRINGFIELD serve?
SPRINGFIELD serves 2,108 people in Springfield, SD. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SPRINGFIELD have?
SPRINGFIELD has 8 total violations on record spanning 2010–2024. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SPRINGFIELD water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Turbidity, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorine.

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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