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Fairview, SD: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$115K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Fairview Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 94% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.15.

Who Supplies Your Water in Fairview

Public water system records for Fairview, SD point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fairview, South Dakota (population ~199), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 5,250 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Fairview water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 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.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
57027 — 2 0 South Lincoln Rural Water System

All ZIP Codes in Fairview

  • 57027 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Fairview

9.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
8.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.6%
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 9.5% ↓
Diabetes 8.8% ↓
Mental Health 13.6% ↓

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

Top Contaminants in Fairview Water

Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Chlorine 2 violations
Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Fairview

1904
Median Build Year
94%
Built Before 1986
88%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely Pipe Material

With 94% 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

Median construction year in Fairview: 1904, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.

1904
Median Year Built
94%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
88%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (88%) 1970–1986 (6%) Post-1986 (6%)

Over half of homes in Fairview 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Fairview

94%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Fairview?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Fairview water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Fairview water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Fairview is 0.001 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 many water systems serve Fairview?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Fairview. The related population figure in our data is approximately 199 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fairview, SD: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sd/fairview/
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Page version: October 2026.

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