Rutland, South Dakota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Rutland faces a high environmental hazard score of 7.9. The Madison City Well Field is a major concern located less than two miles away. This Superfund site contains unspecified hazardous substances that may affect local groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about the water you drink or use for gardening. Contaminants can sometimes travel through the soil or water supply. Protecting your family starts with staying informed about local water quality tests and reports.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and financial health. Contact the CCCS OF LSS – SOUTH DAKOTA in Brookings at 605-692-9636 to discuss housing safety and resources available for those living near high-risk zones. Additionally, engagement with local environmental nonprofits like Conserve With Crayons or Friends Of The Missouri National Recreational River can provide community-specific data on land preservation and water safety. These organizations offer support for navigating environmental challenges. Document any unusual health symptoms or water quality changes and report them to local health authorities to ensure community-wide monitoring.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.