Public water system · SD4600154
ActiveHermosa-Old System
Community water system in Custer County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
420
Service connections
277
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Combined Uraniumcode 4006 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228)code 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-02-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique No Certif. Operator · code 12 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rulecode 0400 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1995-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1990-12-14 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherNotification, Public · code 06 | Not reported | No | Archived |
The 12 most recent 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.
Hermosa-Old System: frequently asked questions
Is Hermosa-Old System's water safe to drink?
Hermosa-Old System 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, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Hermosa-Old System?
Hermosa-Old System (PWSID SD4600154) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Hermosa-Old System serve?
Hermosa-Old System reports serving 420 people through 277 service connections in Custer County, South Dakota.
Where does Hermosa-Old System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Custer County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy H | Custer | 2,055 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Custer | Custer | 1,919 | Community | Groundwater |
| Nps-Wind Cave National Park | Custer | 1,404 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Southern Black Hills Water | Custer + 1 more | 947 | Community | Groundwater |
| Csp-Sylvan Lake | Custer | 799 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Csp-Game Lodge | Custer | 541 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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