Water System Report SD

Colman

EPA ID: SD4600093 · 634 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Colman shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 634 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

634
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$346K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,697
Median Household Income
2,867
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
25th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colman serves a community with a median household income of $96,697 and an estimated 2,867 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Colman'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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Moody 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Colman (EPA ID: SD4600093) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 634 people from groundwater 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 Colman (SD4600093) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colman water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Colman serve?

Colman serves approximately 634 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Colman 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
0
Unknown Material
311
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: 634
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?
Colman meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Colman serve?
Colman serves approximately 634 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Colman's water source?
Colman draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Colman's service area?
The Colman service area has a median household income of $96,697. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Colman get its water?
Colman'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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