Water System Report SD

Clark

EPA ID: SD4600091 · 1,148 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Clark shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,148 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

1,148
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,352
Median Household Income
1,760
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clark serves a community with a median household income of $58,352 and an estimated 1,760 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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?

Groundwater

Clark's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Clark 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

71 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

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Clark (EPA ID: SD4600091) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 1,148 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57225 in Clark.

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 Clark (SD4600091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Clark serve?

Clark serves approximately 1,148 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Clark get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
84
Unknown Material
535
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: 1,148
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?
Clark meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clark serve?
Clark serves approximately 1,148 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Clark's water source?
Clark draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clark's service area?
The Clark service area has a median household income of $58,352. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clark get its water?
Clark's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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