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Glenham, SD Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$107K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

What You Should Know About Glenham Water

  • Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 49% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.04 - above typical levels.

Who Supplies Your Water in Glenham

While 1 water system appear in federal records for Glenham, SD, one provider supplies the majority of residential connections - making it the central point of infrastructure and compliance accountability for most households.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Glenham, South Dakota (population ~365), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 20,750 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

Glenham water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
57631 Web Water Development Association 20,750

All ZIP Codes in Glenham

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Glenham

10.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.3% ↑
Diabetes 13.4% ↑
Mental Health 14.5% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Glenham

1982
Median Build Year
49%
Built Before 1986
27%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 49% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Roughly balanced between older and newer construction, Glenham shows a median build year of 1982 - a mid-range figure that places meaningful amounts of the residential inventory on both sides of the 1986 federal plumbing-solder ban.

1982
Median Year Built
49%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
27%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (27%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (51%)

Most homes in Glenham were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Glenham Homeowners

For most homeowners in Glenham, the estimated cost of water and safety remediation represents a proportionally modest share of what properties are worth - placing this area in the lower tier of the remediation share scale.

Median Home Value
$106,700
Est. Remediation
$400
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Glenham are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 39% below the South Dakota average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Glenham

49%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.002
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

49% - that captures the slice of Glenham housing dating from before the federal ban on solder containing lead. It pairs with aggregate utility readings that either approach or cross 0.015 mg/L, the benchmark set under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. Together, the two figures shift one-home reads into a standard household-level confirmation, particularly for families with kids. A certified lead-removal filter is available through retailer-verified channels if a kit returns results that warrant additional measures.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Glenham water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Glenham is 0.002 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Glenham?
Glenham is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 365 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Glenham?
Estimated remediation costs in Glenham average $400 per household, ranging from $0 to $800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Glenham, SD Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sd/glenham/
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Page version: August 2026.

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