A88/100
BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 23,377 people · South Dakota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SD4600071
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.008 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Is BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water safe to drink?
BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES detected?
66 contaminants were tested in BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serve?
BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves approximately 23,377 people, South Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: Brookings.
What type of water does BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES provide?
BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SD4600071.
How does BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES compare to other utilities in South Dakota?
BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES scores 88/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our South Dakota state page for a full comparison of water systems.