Water System Report SD

Avon

EPA ID: SD4600031 · 590 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Avon shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 590 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

590
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Avon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,917
Median Household Income
1,454
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Avon serves a community with a median household income of $65,917 and an estimated 1,454 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Avon's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Bon Homme County, South Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

77 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Avon (EPA ID: SD4600031) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 590 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Avon (SD4600031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avon water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Avon has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Avon serve?

Avon serves approximately 590 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Avon get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
315
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 590
Reported to South Dakota

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Avon meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Avon serve?
Avon serves approximately 590 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Avon's water source?
Avon draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Avon's service area?
The Avon service area has a median household income of $65,917. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Avon get its water?
Avon's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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