Health Violations Found

Box Elder, SD (57719): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 9 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Box Elder)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 57719 in Box Elder, SD contain 12 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 9 are marked health-based.

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

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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 9 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.002 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 27 claims
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 9 health-based violations and 3 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 27 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
12 violations 9 health-based PFAS detected
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
9
Water Systems
14,000
People Served
9
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$275K
Median Home Value70% above state median ($162K)

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Score Breakdown

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The score is withheld for this ZIP: a water system serving it has EPA UCMR5 PFAS results above the value of an EPA PFAS MCL (with compliance required from 2029), and the current score input does not include that system. We will show the score again once it is recalculated with that system's PFAS results included.

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 57719 in Box Elder, South Dakota is mapped to the water system Box Elder (EPA ID: SD4600046). This system provides water to approximately 14,000 people from groundwater sources.

There are 9 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Box Elder SD4600046 14,000 Groundwater
Rapid Valley Sanitary District SD4600274 11,408 Surface water
Rapid City SD4600406 72,009 Surface water
Ellsworth Afb SD4680004 9,100 Surface water
Wr/lj - Creighton Project SD4602156 1,170 Groundwater

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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 Box Elder (SD4600046) 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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Compliance History

2021 2 2022 4 2023 2024 1 2025 2
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 57719. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFHxS, PFOS.

Highest measured level: 0.0058 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Box Elder has 27 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 57719 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 12 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 57719 (primary system: Box Elder), including 9 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 57719's water come from?

The recorded water source for Box Elder, a system mapped to ZIP code 57719, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 14,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Box Elder?

If Box Elder 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 57719 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 57719 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). 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 57719?

57719 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Meade County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 57719's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 57719. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 57719?

FEMA records contain 27 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 57719; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Box Elder, SD (57719): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/57719/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 57719

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
57706 Ellsworth Afb, SD 1.8 mi B 9
57701 Rapid City, SD 7.0 mi B 2
57703 Rapid City, SD 7.3 mi C 10
57709 Rapid City, SD 12.7 mi N/A 0
57761 New Underwood, SD 12.8 mi N/A 0
57718 Black Hawk, SD 14.1 mi B 2
57702 Rapid City, SD 16.5 mi B 2
57769 Piedmont, SD 16.7 mi B 2
57725 Caputa, SD 18.1 mi N/A 0
57744 Hermosa, SD 21.9 mi N/A 0

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