D35/100
AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,750 people · South Dakota
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SD4600621
Violations
42
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM
Is AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (35/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 42 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM has 42 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include Other, MCL, TT. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM serve?
AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,750 people, South Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: Kimball.
What type of water does AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM provide?
AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SD4600621.
How does AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in South Dakota?
AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM scores 35/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our South Dakota state page for a full comparison of water systems.