Brandt, SD: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Brandt Water: The Quick Version
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.013 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 90% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.24.
Water Systems Serving Brandt
Which water system serves a particular address in Brandt, SD? The water bill or the utility can confirm it; the list here shows one system, and federal data link 1 in total.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Brandt, South Dakota (population ~262), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 6,200 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Brandt water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0130 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57218 | — | Brookings-deuel Rural Water System | 6,200 |
All ZIP Codes in Brandt
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Brandt
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Brandt's Housing Stock?
With 90% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Brandt, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1902 is only context.
Over half of homes in Brandt were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Protecting Children from Lead in Brandt
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Children's drinking water is worth testing in Brandt: the ZIP-code average of systems' 90th-percentile readings for lead is no lower than ten parts per billion, and 90% of dwellings are pre-1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Brandt, SD