Public water system · SD4600004
ActiveAlcester
Community water system in Union County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
820
Service connections
445
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-08-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
Alcester: frequently asked questions
Is Alcester's water safe to drink?
Alcester is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the SD state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Alcester?
Alcester (PWSID SD4600004) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Alcester serve?
Alcester reports serving 820 people through 445 service connections in Union County, South Dakota.
Where does Alcester get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Union County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nj American Water - Raritan | Union | 615,430 | Community | Surface water |
| Nj American Water - Short Hills | Union | 217,230 | Community | Surface water |
| Union County Water System | Union | 167,554 | Community | Surface water |
| Nj American Water - Liberty | Union | 134,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Monroe, City of | Union | 43,081 | Community | Surface water |
| Rahway Water Department | Union | 27,300 | Community | Surface water |