Vermillion Water Quality

South Dakota

Health Violations

The tap water in Vermillion, South Dakota is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 11,806 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 3000 in 1986. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
11,806
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Vermillion, South Dakota is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 11,806 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Vermillion shows 10 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 10 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 3000, 1045.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the South Dakota drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
VERMILLION 11,695 0 Clean
MASKELL, VILLAGE OF 86 10 Health
LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM 25 0 Clean
LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTE 0 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
3000 1986-07-01
3000 1986-07-01
1045 1982-10-01
1045 1982-10-01
1045 1982-09-30
1045 1982-09-30
1045 1982-09-30
1045 1982-09-30
1045 1980-10-01
1045 1980-10-01

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vermillion, South Dakota water safe to drink?
Vermillion is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 11,806 people. 10 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Vermillion have?
Vermillion water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Vermillion water?
Health-based violations for Vermillion water systems include the following contaminants: 3000, 1045. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Vermillion?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Vermillion, South Dakota, collectively covering approximately 11,806 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Vermillion get its drinking water?
Vermillion's water supply comes from 4 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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