57501
Pierre, SD
Hughes County · Pierre, SD metro area
PIERRE INDIAN LEARNING CENTER

Is Pierre tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: April 2025
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested April 2025.
Townships:
  • West Hughes UT, SD
  • West Sully UT, SD
Neighborhood:
  • Pierre

The short answer for Pierre

Pierre tap water has 3 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including lithium at 7.0× the limit (tested October 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Pierre

lithium has been detected above EPA limits in this water system's recent tests. A certified filter designed for this contaminant type is strongly recommended.
  • lithium above limit.
lithium concentration (µg/L) October 2023
0 µg/L 10 µg/L 100 µg/L
69.800 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
10 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
598% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 10 µg/L | Your water: 69.800 µg/L
Certified Filters for Pierre Tap Water

lithium was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium
Tested: October 2023 · Connection Mid Dakota Rural Water
69.800 µg/L 10 µg/L 598% above limit
lithium
Tested: October 2023 · Treatment Plant
52.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 420% above limit
lithium
Tested: April 2025 · City of Pierre
25.200 µg/L 10 µg/L 152% above limit
View all tested compounds

City of Pierre · Tested: April 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 25.200 µg/L 10 µg/L 152% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Connection Mid Dakota Rural Water · Tested: October 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 69.800 µg/L 10 µg/L 598% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Treatment Plant · Tested: October 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 52.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 420% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 57501

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 57501 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 57501?

ZIP 57501 has 3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including lithium at 7.0x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 57501 tap water remove lithium?

No. Boiling tap water does not remove lithium. Lithium is a dissolved mineral, so heat does not break it down and evaporation can actually concentrate it. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most reliable at-home option for reducing lithium.

Do basic pitcher filters remove lithium?

Standard pitcher filters are not certified to reduce lithium. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most widely available home option for reducing lithium in drinking water.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 57501?

Public records identify PIERRE INDIAN LEARNING CENTER as a primary water system associated with ZIP 57501. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 57501 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is April 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 57501?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact PIERRE INDIAN LEARNING CENTER or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 57501. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)
Last tested April 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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