Public water system · SD4600147
ActiveGroton
Community water system in Brown County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,380
Service connections
657
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1995-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 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 6 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.
Groton: frequently asked questions
Is Groton's water safe to drink?
Groton 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 Groton?
Groton (PWSID SD4600147) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Groton serve?
Groton reports serving 1,380 people through 657 service connections in Brown County, South Dakota.
Where does Groton get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Brown County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Brown | 27,989 | Community | Surface water |
| Brown-Day-Marshall Rws | Brown + 2 more | 5,673 | Community | Groundwater |
| Warner | Brown | 485 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lakeside Estates | Brown | 460 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Country Village Park | Brown | 340 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Prairiewood Property Owners | Brown | 300 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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