Public water system · SD4600185
ActiveLake Andes
Community water system in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
710
Service connections
353
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-07-25 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-02-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique No Certif. Operator · code 12 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rulecode 0400 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-10-23 | Required treatment not metPublic Education · code 65 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-04-26 | Required treatment not metPublic Education · code 65 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-02-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique No Certif. Operator · code 12 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rulecode 0400 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-12-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) · code 25 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-10-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-03-10 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherNotification, Public · code 06 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | 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.
Lake Andes: frequently asked questions
Is Lake Andes's water safe to drink?
Lake Andes 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 Lake Andes?
Lake Andes (PWSID SD4600185) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Lake Andes serve?
Lake Andes reports serving 710 people through 353 service connections in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
Where does Lake Andes get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Charles Mix County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Community Water District | Charles Mix | 6,248 | Community | Surface water |
| Wagner | Charles Mix | 1,490 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Platte | Charles Mix | 1,256 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Pickstown | Charles Mix | 230 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lakeview Colony | Charles Mix | 118 | Community | Groundwater |
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