What was found in Goodwin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3200 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 797.5 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108.9 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 103.275 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 80.04 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 52.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 9.66 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.735 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.24 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.78 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.3900 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 4,280 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Goodwin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM | 4,280 |
Frequently asked questions about Goodwin tap water
Is Goodwin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Goodwin. 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 Goodwin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Goodwin, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Goodwin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Goodwin include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.