Box Elder
Is Box Elder tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Box Elder scores 16/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 0 local systems in Box Elder. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 02:30 PM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Box Elder.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Box Elder?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Box Elder tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Box Elder tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Box Elder, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 16/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Current records show no major contaminant spikes, making Box Elder a preferred choice for health-conscious families.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Box Elder
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Box Elder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Box Elder tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Box Elder scores 16/100.
How many water systems serve Box Elder?
Box Elder is served by 0 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Box Elder?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Box Elder.
What is the water quality score for Box Elder?
The water quality score for Box Elder is 16 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.
What are the top contaminants in Box Elder?
Current contaminant data for Box Elder is being updated. Check back soon or search your specific address for the latest results.
Box Elder Water Quality Summary
Box Elder, SD receives a water quality score of 16/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Box Elder's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Box Elder's score of 16 is 75 points below the South Dakota state average of 91, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our South Dakota water quality rankings report →
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