Sioux Falls, SD (57197): High Radon Potential Area
EPA data for Sioux Falls
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 57197 in Sioux Falls, SD contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
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Safety & Health (6) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 57197 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is mapped to the water system Sioux Falls (EPA ID: SD4600294). This system provides water to approximately 216,462 people from surface water sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in South Dakota
- 57001 (Alcester) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57002 (Aurora)
- 57003 (Baltic)
- 57004 (Beresford) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57005 (Brandon) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57006 (Brookings) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57007 (Brookings)
- 57010 (Burbank)
- 57012 (Canistota)
- 57013 (Canton) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57014 (Centerville) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57015 (Chancellor) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57016 (Chester) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 57017 (Colman) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 57018 (Colton)
- 57020 (Crooks)
- 57021 (Davis)
- 57022 (Dell Rapids) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 57024 (Egan) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 57025 (Elk Point)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 57109 (Sioux Falls) - <1 mi
- 57117 (Sioux Falls) - <1 mi
- 57118 (Sioux Falls) - <1 mi
- 57193 (Sioux Falls) - <1 mi
- 57198 (Sioux Falls) - <1 mi
- 57020 (Crooks) - 2 mi
- 57003 (Baltic) - 4 mi
- 57055 (Renner) - 5 mi
- 57041 (Lyons) - 5 mi
- 57189 (Sioux Falls) - 7 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Sioux Falls (SD4600294) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (5) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 57197 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 57197 (primary system: Sioux Falls), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 57197's water come from?
The recorded water source for Sioux Falls, a system mapped to ZIP code 57197, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 216,462 people.
How can I get my water tested in Sioux Falls?
If Sioux Falls supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 57197 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 57197 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 57197?
57197 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Minnehaha County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Sioux Falls, SD (57197): High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/report/57197/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 57197
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57109 | Sioux Falls, SD | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 57117 | Sioux Falls, SD | <1 mi | C | 0 |
| 57118 | Sioux Falls, SD | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 57193 | Sioux Falls, SD | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 57198 | Sioux Falls, SD | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 57020 | Crooks, SD | 1.6 mi | C | 0 |
| 57003 | Baltic, SD | 4.3 mi | C | 0 |
| 57055 | Renner, SD | 4.8 mi | C | 0 |
| 57041 | Lyons, SD | 5.4 mi | C | 0 |
| 57189 | Sioux Falls, SD | 6.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
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