Water Quality Report

Prairie City, SD (57649): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Perkins County Rural Water

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 57649 in Prairie City, SD contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.001 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 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.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
2 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
470
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$73K
Median Home Value55% below state median ($162K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
96/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (5) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 57649 in Prairie City, South Dakota is mapped to the water system Perkins County Rural Water (EPA ID: SD4602228). This system provides water to approximately 470 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Perkins County Rural Water (SD4602228) on EPA.gov.

4 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.

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Home & Infrastructure (6) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Prairie City

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 57649 was built around 1953. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Prairie City is 1953; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1953 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 57649 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 57649 (primary system: Perkins County Rural Water), 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 57649's water come from?

The recorded water source for Perkins County Rural Water, a system mapped to ZIP code 57649, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 470 people.

How can I get my water tested in Prairie City?

If Perkins County Rural Water 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 57649 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 57649 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). 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 57649?

57649 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Perkins 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

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Prairie City, SD (57649): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/57649/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 57649

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57651 Reva, SD 13.1 mi N/A 0
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57650 Ralph, SD 21.9 mi N/A 0
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57755 Ludlow, SD 31.5 mi N/A 0
58639 Hettinger, ND 32.9 mi N/A 0
58649 Reeder, ND 37.2 mi N/A 0
57720 Buffalo, SD 37.4 mi N/A 0
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