Brookings, SD: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Brookings Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.013 mg/L.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.85.
Water Systems Serving Brookings
Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 5 tied to Brookings, SD.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Brookings, South Dakota (population ~26,203), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 41,982 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Brookings 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 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57006 | — | 3 | 0 | Brookings Municipal Utilities |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57007 | — | Brookings Municipal Utilities | 23,377 |
All ZIP Codes in Brookings
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 Brookings
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Brookings
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Protecting Children from Lead in Brookings
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Brookings
Historical NFIP data for Brookings contains 67 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,250. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Brookings, SD