Public water system · SD4600165
ActiveHoward
Community water system in Miner County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
848
Service connections
493
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-08-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2025-08-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2024-07-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2024-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2020-12-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-01-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-12-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1996-02-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1976-07-01 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
Howard: frequently asked questions
Is Howard's water safe to drink?
Howard 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 Howard?
Howard (PWSID SD4600165) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Howard serve?
Howard reports serving 848 people through 493 service connections in Miner County, South Dakota.
Where does Howard get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Miner County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canova | Miner | 89 | Community | Groundwater |