Public water system · SD4600409
ActiveTea
Community water system in Lincoln County, South Dakota, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
7,381
Service connections
1,944
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1997-02-12 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherNotification, Public · code 06 | Not reported | No | Archived |
| 1997-01-20 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherNotification, Public · code 06 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1996-11-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1996-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1976-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | No | Archived |
| 1976-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228)code 4010 | No | Archived |
All 10 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.
Tea: frequently asked questions
Is Tea's water safe to drink?
Tea 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 Tea?
Tea (PWSID SD4600409) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SD state drinking water program.
How many people does Tea serve?
Tea reports serving 7,381 people through 1,944 service connections in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
Where does Tea get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Lincoln County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | Lincoln | 10,297 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Lincoln County Rural Water System | Lincoln + 1 more | 5,965 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| South Lincoln Rural Water System | Lincoln + 2 more | 5,250 | Community | Groundwater |
| Canton | Lincoln | 3,066 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lennox | Lincoln | 2,571 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Worthing | Lincoln | 939 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
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