PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: SD4600396 · Edgemont, SD · Serves 25 people

Health Violations

PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
25
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Groundwater

PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM (PWSID SD4600396) 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 25 people in Edgemont, SD, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the South Dakota drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Copper, Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2013–2025.

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)
SD4600396
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Edgemont, SD
Population Served
25
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Copper 7 7
Chlorine 3 3

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2025
Chlorine Yes Feb 1, 2017
Chlorine Yes Feb 1, 2017
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2016
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2016
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2016
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2016
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2016
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2016
Chlorine Yes Feb 20, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM serve?
PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM serves 25 people in Edgemont, SD. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM have?
PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM has 10 total violations on record spanning 2013–2025. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Copper, 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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