Water System Report SD

Bristol

EPA ID: SD4600067 · 288 people served · 1 ZIP code

Bristol earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 288 people.

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

288
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$83K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,595
Median Household Income
533
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bristol serves a community with a median household income of $51,595 and an estimated 533 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Bristol'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Day 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

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Bristol (EPA ID: SD4600067) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 288 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57219 in Bristol.

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 Bristol (SD4600067) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bristol water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Bristol serve?

Bristol serves approximately 288 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Bristol 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
32
Unknown Material
114
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: 288
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?
Bristol meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bristol serve?
Bristol serves approximately 288 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bristol's water source?
Bristol draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bristol's service area?
The Bristol service area has a median household income of $51,595. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bristol get its water?
Bristol'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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