TapScore

MAXWELL COLONY Water Quality Report

Population

150

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

Top 90%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 3

violations recorded

C

Fair

Safety Grade

3 violations in the past 5 years, including 3 health-based

System Details

PWSID
SD4602023
Population Served
150
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Private
State
South Dakota
EPA Region
8

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 7500⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 8000✕ Health-Based2
Total Coliform⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Nitrate⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Nitrite⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Arsenic⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Barium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Cadmium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Chromium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Fluoride⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Selenium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Thallium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Beryllium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 1085⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 1075⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 1036⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 0400✕ Health-Based2

Violation History

2025
1
2023
2
2018
13
2017
1
2016
1
2014
1
2003
1
2002
1

Total violations on record: 21

Service Area

Cities Served

SCOTLAND

ZIP Codes Served

57059

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Arsenic, Nitrate, Nitrite, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200

UV Water Purifier

Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals

Removes: Total Coliform

$50–$150

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
21violations total

75% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

🏘️ Small community water system.