What was found in Dakota Dunes's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 330 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DAKOTA DUNES CID · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.87 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DAKOTA DUNES CID · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.13 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DAKOTA DUNES CID · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.68 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DAKOTA DUNES CID · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DAKOTA DUNES CID · 3,700 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dakota Dunes
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DAKOTA DUNES CID | 3,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Dunes tap water
Is Dakota Dunes tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Dakota Dunes. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Dakota Dunes?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dakota Dunes, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dakota Dunes's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dakota Dunes include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.