CITY REPORT SD

Herreid, SD: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$83K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Herreid Residents

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 71% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.42.

Herreid's Water Providers

One water system is listed below for Herreid, SD; federal data link 1 to the area overall.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Herreid, South Dakota (population ~687), 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

Herreid water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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

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
57632 — Web Water Development Association 20,750

All ZIP Codes in Herreid

Data Sources

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

Herreid Community Health Snapshot

9.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
12.6%
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 13.8% ↑
Mental Health 12.6% ↓

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

Herreid Infrastructure Age

1954
Median Build Year
71%
Built Before 1986
66%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or 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

Median construction year in Herreid: 1954, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.

1954
Median Year Built
71%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
66%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (66%) 1970–1986 (5%) Post-1986 (29%)

Over half of homes in Herreid 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.

Herreid: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

71%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.002
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

Does Herreid water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Herreid is 0.002 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 Herreid?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Herreid. The related population figure in our data is approximately 687 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Herreid, SD: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sd/herreid/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-cities-sd-herreid,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Herreid, SD: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sd/herreid/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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