A87/100
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,435 people · South Dakota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SD4600432
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP
Is MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP water safe to drink?
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP detected?
31 contaminants were tested in MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP have any EPA violations?
Yes, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MON, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP serve?
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP serves approximately 13,435 people, South Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: Dell Rapids.
What type of water does MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP provide?
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SD4600432.
How does MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP compare to other utilities in South Dakota?
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP scores 87/100 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.