Public water system · SD4600386
ActiveBeresford
Community water system in Union County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,359
Service connections
1,065
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228)code 4010 | No | Archived |
| 1976-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | No | Archived |
All 2 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Beresford: frequently asked questions
Is Beresford's water safe to drink?
Beresford is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the SD state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Beresford?
Beresford (PWSID SD4600386) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Beresford serve?
Beresford reports serving 2,359 people through 1,065 service connections in Union County, South Dakota.
Where does Beresford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Dunes Cid | Union | 3,700 | Community | Purchased groundwater under influence |
| North Sioux City | Union | 3,042 | Community | Groundwater |
| Elk Point | Union | 2,124 | Community | Groundwater |
| Clay Rws/South Union | Union | 1,447 | Community | Groundwater |
| Alcester | Union | 820 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Jefferson | Union | 475 | Community | Groundwater |
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