CITY REPORT SD

Bruce, SD: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety 67/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bruce: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Bruce, SD: a C, mid-scale.

How Bruce Compares

Bruce67/100
South Dakota avg69/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$196K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Bruce Residents

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.013 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 71% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.69.

Bruce's Water Providers

The 2 largest of 2 systems connected with Bruce, SD are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bruce, South Dakota (population ~676), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 12,655 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Bruce: C (67/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Bruce 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
57220 C Kingbrook I Rural Water System 6,455

All ZIP Codes in Bruce

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Bruce Community Health Snapshot

9.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
8.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.8% ↓
Diabetes 8.5% ↓
Mental Health 15.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Bruce Infrastructure Age

1975
Median Build Year
71%
Built Before 1986
46%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 71% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Bruce has a median build year of 1975; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1975
Median Year Built
71%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
46%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (46%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (29%)

Over half of homes in Bruce 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.

Bruce: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

71%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.013
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Water systems' 90th-percentile values for lead, averaged over Bruce ZIP codes, reach 10 micrograms per liter or above; 71% of homes are older than 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Bruce: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

18
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,616
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Bruce contains 18 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,616. 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.

What You Can Do in Bruce

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Choose a pitcher or under-sink filter certified to reduce the specific contaminants of concern.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 71% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Bruce, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Bruce, SD?
Bruce has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Bruce water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Bruce is 0.013 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Bruce compare to South Dakota average?
Bruce has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the South Dakota state average of 69/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Bruce?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Bruce. The related population figure in our data is approximately 676 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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Page version: October 2026.

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