What was found in Castlewood'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 | 7300 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CASTLEWOOD · 698 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2160 µg/L 166% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CASTLEWOOD · 698 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.9 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CASTLEWOOD · 698 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.799999999999997 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CASTLEWOOD · 698 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 12.935 pCi/L 86% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CASTLEWOOD · 698 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.17499999999999 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CASTLEWOOD · 698 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CASTLEWOOD · 698 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Castlewood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CASTLEWOOD | 698 |
Frequently asked questions about Castlewood tap water
Is Castlewood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Castlewood. 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 Castlewood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Castlewood, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Castlewood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Castlewood include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.