Public water system · SD4600406
ActiveRapid City
Community water system in Pennington County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
72,009
Service connections
23,171
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Rapid City are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Rapid City: frequently asked questions
Is Rapid City's water safe to drink?
Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
Rapid City (PWSID SD4600406) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Rapid City serve?
Rapid City reports serving 72,009 people through 23,171 service connections in Pennington County, South Dakota.
Where does Rapid City get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Pennington County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder | Pennington | 14,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Rapid Valley Sanitary District | Pennington | 11,408 | Community | Surface water |
| Ellsworth Afb | Pennington | 9,100 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Thief River Falls | Pennington | 8,701 | Community | Surface water |
| Nps-Mount Rushmore National Memorial | Pennington | 4,100 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Colonial Pine Hills Sanitary Distric | Pennington | 1,200 | Community | Groundwater |